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To get the most out of the modern day movie of The Sweeney, the best plan from the start is to separate it in your head from the television classic that inspired it. Based loosely around the 70s TV show starring Dennis Waterman and John Thaw, the new Sweeney pairs Ray Winstone with Ben Drew, to reasonable effect. It's Winstone who's the key to it, giving the film a gravitas and a lift that other areas of the production simply can't match.
The plot is pretty straightforward, involving a murderer who's proving tricky to catch. Thus, Winstone's Regan brings in his old school approach, which isn't exactly in line with the policy of his boss. And you can pretty much map out how the film goes.
There are factors though to make it a bit more interesting than you might immediately give it credit for. The supporting cast, featuring the likes of Homeland's Damian Lewis and Hayley Atwell, make good of what they're given. Furthermore, London makes a strong backdrop for the film, with director Nick Love making as much as he can out of the setting. And it does make for an entertaining couple of hours too, with the aforementioned Winstone a real highlight.
It might not hold much of a torch to the source material, but this The Sweeney still has a fair bit in the tank. There's enough on the disc too to warrant spending a bit of time with the extras once the credits have rolled. --Jon Foster
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Detective Inspector Jack Regan (Ray Winstone) and his loyal partner George Carter (Ben Drew) are old school crime fighters enforcing the law in a modern underworld. Armed and dangerous, the Flying Squad have their own way of operating, and when an old enemy makes a re-appearance on the London crime scene, Regan will do whatever it takes to get the job done.
Tearing up the streets of London, The Sweeney is a stylish, exhilarating action thriller directed by Nick Love (The Firm), and boasts a terrific British cast including Damian Lewis (Homeland), Hayley Atwell (Captain America: The First Avenger) and Steven Mackintosh (Underworld: The Rise of the Lycans).
Tearing up the streets of London, The Sweeney is a stylish, exhilarating action thriller directed by Nick Love (The Firm), and boasts a terrific British cast including Damian Lewis (Homeland), Hayley Atwell (Captain America: The First Avenger) and Steven Mackintosh (Underworld: The Rise of the Lycans).
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Johan Wood
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Format:DVD
This should not have even been attempted - John Thaw & Dennis Waterman were AND are THE Sweeney. We paid money to see this in the cinema and the comments among the others present said it all - and that was about 10 minutes into the film. The fact somebody even thought this a 'good idea' is beyond belief. Won't wait for Sweeney 2... End of story.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By V. Morgan
Format:Blu-ray
This film does not work.... Which ever way you look at it it fails.
As a 'homage' to the tv series it fails miserably
As an updated/reimagining of the series it fails
As a stand alone thriller that simply uses the title of the old series it fails.
The script is cringingly awful as is some of the acting at times.
There is no plot, no coherent story, not even the slightest nod to any kind of authenticity
Piss poor dialogue, piss poor direction.
A complete waste of time energy and talent.
As a 'homage' to the tv series it fails miserably
As an updated/reimagining of the series it fails
As a stand alone thriller that simply uses the title of the old series it fails.
The script is cringingly awful as is some of the acting at times.
There is no plot, no coherent story, not even the slightest nod to any kind of authenticity
Piss poor dialogue, piss poor direction.
A complete waste of time energy and talent.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By codeman
Format:DVD
The Sweeney. John Thaw must be turning in his grave and Dennis Waterman must be reaching for his revolver. Two talented actors from a ground breaking original are followed up with this rubbish.Will someone in the know on the manor please get a couple of the boys to bury this where it will not be discovered There are two many adjectives I could use to descibe this poorly written,badly acted,pointless follow up.The thought of Ray Winstone having sex with the inevitable female colleague is depressing enougth! DON'T BUY IT .
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
I don't think so.
And this is supposed to take the place of John Thaw and Dennis Waterman, I don't think so. They tried to do it to Minder, and that bit the dust. Read more
Published 5 hours ago by Steve G
4.0 out of 5 stars
Filmic 'marmite'....personally I loved it.....
I dunno, a film that gets a spread of very low and very high ratings - well it's obviously something people either love or loathe. Read more
Published 10 days ago by worst_trip
3.0 out of 5 stars
Oi Plan B? No!
As a huge fan of The original Sweeney I knew I was going to be annoyed at this, but I tried to watch it and judge it on its own merits but I am sorry to say that from Winstones... Read more
Published 16 days ago by Rob1969
5.0 out of 5 stars
My film of 2012
Yes I have watched a lot of films.
I thought the darkness, the acting, the story were all excellent. Read more
I thought the darkness, the acting, the story were all excellent. Read more
Published 20 days ago by P. M. Mcshane
3.0 out of 5 stars
Just a run of the mill gangster film
This is nothing more than a good old gangster film that I doubt has any resemblence to the real 'Flying Squad' whatsoever. Read more
Published 20 days ago by P. Waller
5.0 out of 5 stars
what dvd
I would love to be able to review this item but I have not as yet received it. Hope it has not been lost.
Published 21 days ago by Mr John Pheasant
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best!
Are the ratings above having a laugh!?
I've not watched the original Sweeney, but after watching this version I have come to the conclusion that it is one of my all time... Read more
I've not watched the original Sweeney, but after watching this version I have come to the conclusion that it is one of my all time... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Wazza
1.0 out of 5 stars
Possibly the worst British film ever made.
Ok, let's dispense with the obvious. This has nothing to do with the original series apart from the use of the names and the title, and the fact that it's set in London. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Mr. P. M. Feeney
1.0 out of 5 stars
Rotten to the core as expected!
I knew this was going to be a pile of puss before i even started to watch it. Just really watched it for comedy values. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Gm Linkson
2.0 out of 5 stars
Awful
As I write this, I have seen 49 films this year (Cineworld unlimited card!) and it is a toss up if this or Expendables 2 was the worst film of the lot. Read more
Published 1 month ago by N. Brett
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