Pertwee is a legend.

It is such a shame that so few people have heard of this film. I honestly believe it is better than Lock, Stock. In many ways it is pretty much the same as your usual (good) ganster film, rival gangs, amazing one liners and good old fashioned cockney violence. My favourite quote being "Mate, you're fat and I'll throw you in the river".

The rivalry between Sean Pertwee and Ray Winston's characters is endlessly entertaining, and both play there parts in an almost tongue in cheek manner..which I believe just adds to the light hearted nature of the film. The real shock comes at the end when this easy feel is turned on its head (won't give anything away). Although I do feel too much time is devoted to Jude Law and Jonny Lee Miller this is balanced out by some amazing karaoke snippits punctuated throughout the film..sung like proffesionals. I like that the third wall is broken a bit, as the characters are named after the actors. A credit to British Film.


8/10