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31 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
On seeing this film i was expecting another Lock stock.... knock off but how wrong i was.Sure there are planty of Brit gangster cliche's like flashy suits,big guns and plenty of swearing but that aside this tale of cockney wide boys "livin' it large" in picturesque and sunny climates is pretty good.
Danny Dyer plays the lead character with enough boyish charm to carry it all off with aplomb amongst all the effing and blinding and tough cockney characters (and i'm only talking about the women ! serioulsly !).
There is a pulsating eighties soundtrack which i guess is a bit too much at times but brings back memories of Duran Duran,Lacoste T-shirts and brightly coloured shell suits.
The plot is wrapped up in a satisfying ending and at the end of an hour and a half of drugs,money,guns,girls,flash cars,flash boats,double and triple crosses,duran duran records and plenty of effing and blinding i was left well satisfied.
Not the greatest Brit gangster flick but certainly well above some of the post Lock Stock/Snatch efforts.
Danny Dyer plays the lead character with enough boyish charm to carry it all off with aplomb amongst all the effing and blinding and tough cockney characters (and i'm only talking about the women ! serioulsly !).
There is a pulsating eighties soundtrack which i guess is a bit too much at times but brings back memories of Duran Duran,Lacoste T-shirts and brightly coloured shell suits.
The plot is wrapped up in a satisfying ending and at the end of an hour and a half of drugs,money,guns,girls,flash cars,flash boats,double and triple crosses,duran duran records and plenty of effing and blinding i was left well satisfied.
Not the greatest Brit gangster flick but certainly well above some of the post Lock Stock/Snatch efforts.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I wouldn't normally go out of my way to watch a film like The Business. However, I bought a copy and have to say - I really did enjoy it. This movie isn't for everyone, and if you don't like your filmic subject matter to contain elements from the 'grimier side of life' - you're going to probably hate it. But, beneath all of this is an entertaining story. Not a serious dramatisation of life as a gangster, but more a sort of urban fable, and for that reason shouldn't be taken too seriously, yet still offers up morality for the viewer.
The characters are believable, and engaging. Plus, the movie doesn't out-stay its welcome and moves along at a brisk pace, and doesn't get boring or preachy one bit.
It's not a classic, but it's worthy of a watch.
The characters are believable, and engaging. Plus, the movie doesn't out-stay its welcome and moves along at a brisk pace, and doesn't get boring or preachy one bit.
It's not a classic, but it's worthy of a watch.
22 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a pacy, tongue-in-cheek ganster movie set on the Costa del Crime in the 1980s. It tells the story of Frankie (Danny Dyer) who hooks up with two experienced South London crims (Charlie and Sammy) and becomes Charlie's right hand man (but Sammy's enemy). The story line tracks the rise of their criminal empire and subsequent dramatic fall. In that sense although there is an element of "glamour" in the look of the film, it cannot fairly be said to glamourise a life of crime.
One of the best things about this film is the cinematography. A lot of thought has gone into the sets and the "feel" of the film, and the detail with some of the 1980s sports fashion on display is pretty impressive (if amusing). One of the worst things about the film is the dialogue. The hackneyed "sarf Lundun" one liners start off by being amusing but end up getting on your nerves and spoiling the film. I'm not 100% convinced the script writers intended the dialogue to be as hilarious as it sounds.
The characters are well acted and believable. Particularly noteworthy, for me, was Geoff Bell as Sammy. He is utterly convincing as a total nutcase. Its also worth checking out the "alternative ending" provided on the DVD, which I thought was better than the "real" ending.
Coupled with a feel-good and authentic 1980s soundtrack this is pleasant, amusing, viewing - although its certainly no masterpiece.
One of the best things about this film is the cinematography. A lot of thought has gone into the sets and the "feel" of the film, and the detail with some of the 1980s sports fashion on display is pretty impressive (if amusing). One of the worst things about the film is the dialogue. The hackneyed "sarf Lundun" one liners start off by being amusing but end up getting on your nerves and spoiling the film. I'm not 100% convinced the script writers intended the dialogue to be as hilarious as it sounds.
The characters are well acted and believable. Particularly noteworthy, for me, was Geoff Bell as Sammy. He is utterly convincing as a total nutcase. Its also worth checking out the "alternative ending" provided on the DVD, which I thought was better than the "real" ending.
Coupled with a feel-good and authentic 1980s soundtrack this is pleasant, amusing, viewing - although its certainly no masterpiece.
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Cor blimey, you mug, where's my Persil?
After finally having seen enough of his father beating his mother, young Frankie takes a bat to his old man and goes on the run. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Spike Owen
just the business
Just one of the best film`s i`ve seen in year`s,a must watch if you like guy`s type of film.Good story line,enough action for this type of film.
Published 8 months ago by peewee
One of the Worst British Movies of All Time Ever
I watched this film one night with my eldest Daughter and knew it was going to be Rubbish as it had Danny (I Think i am Hard )Dyer in it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Andrew Goodman
GREAT MOVIE
Danny Dyer at his best !
Great movie for the action, the comedy and if you like your 80's music this is right up your street. Read more
Great movie for the action, the comedy and if you like your 80's music this is right up your street. Read more
Published 11 months ago by NIN33
Kinda liked it, not sure why...
There's a switch in the Danny Dyer character about halfway into this that I just don't buy. He becomes well ard. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Stavrogin
This film is the business...
Watched this for the first time about a year ago and i just loved it.. Im not an avid Danny Dyer fan but he was great in this!! Good little plot twist at the end too.. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Meowwww
Worst Film Ive Ever Seen
Please do not waste your time watching this film. If British gangster films are your kind of thing dont watch this; watch rise of the foot soldier or lock stock. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr S. A.
Brilliant!
Lets get one thing straight....this movie is tongue in cheek. It is far from subtle, but is raw and captures the essense of the underworld. Read more
Published 21 months ago by S. G. Patterson
The buisness
this is a great film great songs to it as well, well worth buyin at the price i got it anyway :)
Published 22 months ago by wez
Great low budget film
If you like football factory, Layer cake etc, you'll live this. And I liked the attention to detail re the 80's stuff... Wicked!
Published on 1 May 2010 by Smokey Barr
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