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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Commentary, Featurette, Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Freight is a gritty, hard-hitting and violent British thriller in the same vein as Taken, starring Craig Fairbrass (The Devil's Playground) and Billy Murray (Rise Of The Footsoldier). Set in the criminal underbelly of contemporary Britain, Freight that pulls no punches in showing the violence that ensues when two worlds collide. A businessman's daughter is brutally kidnapped by an Eastern European crime syndicate who deal in people trafficking, prositution and cage-fighting. People are their currency and extortion is their trade. But they haven't reckoned with the likes of Fairbrass and Murray before as they fight back, taking no prisoners! ...Freight (2010) ( Bogfather )
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
So here's yer basic premise. A Russian gang who're into human trafficking Eastern Europeans (selling women into sex slavery and the men to illegal fights) crosses paths with a local businessman Gabe (played by Billy Murray out of Eastenders). Kidnapping his soon-to-be-wed daughter, a turf war escalates. Cue lots of running about, shouting and fighting.
Despite the modern theme, it's actually a fairly traditional thriller, almost the Sweeney with added macho, as Craig Fairbrass (also out of Eastenders) helps Gabe rescue his daughter from Danny Midwinter (out of The Bill), the evil Romanian mafia boss.
Aa befits a film helmed by a stunt director, Stuart St. Paul (Emmerdale, Seed Of Chucky), the set pieces are very good, but what it makes up for in fight scenes, it lacks in dialogue. But then I don't imagine that was really the point of this film. The actors actually do a good shift and are well cast, including Laura Aikman (Casualty) as Gabes daughtere.
It gets a bit confusing in places, as the two destinations (sex and cagefighting) don't really mix (unless your name is Jordan), and it might have worked better if they'd concentrated on one storyline. The Yorkshire tourist board won't certainly enjoy this, as the Leeds locations are invariably gritty, dark and unpleasant, but as a Friday night DVD, this does its job in the required 90 minutes.
Despite the modern theme, it's actually a fairly traditional thriller, almost the Sweeney with added macho, as Craig Fairbrass (also out of Eastenders) helps Gabe rescue his daughter from Danny Midwinter (out of The Bill), the evil Romanian mafia boss.
Aa befits a film helmed by a stunt director, Stuart St. Paul (Emmerdale, Seed Of Chucky), the set pieces are very good, but what it makes up for in fight scenes, it lacks in dialogue. But then I don't imagine that was really the point of this film. The actors actually do a good shift and are well cast, including Laura Aikman (Casualty) as Gabes daughtere.
It gets a bit confusing in places, as the two destinations (sex and cagefighting) don't really mix (unless your name is Jordan), and it might have worked better if they'd concentrated on one storyline. The Yorkshire tourist board won't certainly enjoy this, as the Leeds locations are invariably gritty, dark and unpleasant, but as a Friday night DVD, this does its job in the required 90 minutes.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I saw this film in the cinema last year and really didn't know what to expect. I'd never heard of it and new nothing of the storyline but the cast looked pretty decent. Within the first 5 minutes, I was absolutely gripped with stunning effects and some good performances (especially Craig Fairbrass and Danny Midwinter). There are a few ropey bits but it did not distract from the fact that this is a good, all action movie. Don't think too much about the dodgy in parts script and just enjoy it for what it is - a British action/gangster film with explosions aplenty and bits that will make you laugh. Thoroughly recommended and can't wait to see it on DVD!
To Mr. P I Muller - You obviously haven't seen the film so please don't critique it until you have. I attended the premiere of the film in the Vue cinema in Leeds so you are misinformed. I am not connected with the film and have nothing to gain by trying to sell the film. Please watch the film and then make comment. I stand by my review and say this film is well worth watching!
To Mr. P I Muller - You obviously haven't seen the film so please don't critique it until you have. I attended the premiere of the film in the Vue cinema in Leeds so you are misinformed. I am not connected with the film and have nothing to gain by trying to sell the film. Please watch the film and then make comment. I stand by my review and say this film is well worth watching!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I saw this film at the cinema. Found it a great action movie, good acting and well shot. This grabbed my attention from the start. I have now bought it on DVD and watched a couple of times. Edge of the seat action a good story and would imagine that this probably does go on in real life. I highley recommend this if action movies are for you.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
"..GOOD BRIT FLICK.."
This is a pretty good well made Brit flick with a strong cast and edgy story, Craig Fairbrass is his usual macho ex military type and is a pretty cool character, good to see him... Read more
Published 26 days ago by S. Drury
awfull
i must have watched a different version to some of the comments on here.a some good actors in this film.i like fairbrass. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Gary O'brien
The British TAKEN?! For a select few just maybe
Firstly I am a Fairbrass fan, I like macho cockney geezers, I like Brit films and I like action underdog films. This is clearly all four of these. Read more
Published 8 months ago by T. BROOKES
mates
I was not sure about this when it first started but as a close friend of my sons had a small role we continued to watch. Read more
Published 10 months ago by sanjan
Freight DVD
I purchased 2 copies of this ,1 for myself and the other for my son, the film was absolutely gripping from start to finish, showing the realities of whats happening ,the actors are... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ven x
Certainly not a British Taken
Bought this dvd on the basis of the trailers and that I like most British gangster movies.....was very disappointed with the movie...there was no semblance of continuity... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Tak
A British Thriller......Enough Said
If you like a healthy slice of realism in your films, I don't think Freight is going to satisfy. The main thrust of the story involves a violent war between toilet salesmen and... Read more
Published 12 months ago by BoatDrinks
It's no Taken
I only heard about this film as my girlfriend and step-daughter were in it so thought I'd sit down and watch it with them. How I wish I'd never bothered. Read more
Published 13 months ago by D. Parker
Superb British Action Thriller
I came across this film by chance and only brought it because of the cast Billy Murray & Craig Fairbrass who I had
seen in RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER. Read more
seen in RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. Pa Wallis
ACTION PACKED FILM FULL OF EX SOAPSTARS
if your after a nitty gritty hard hitting film then this is it,
full of violence and not much else it certainly lives up to its genre. Read more
full of violence and not much else it certainly lives up to its genre. Read more
Published 13 months ago by rc
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