The thing that killed this films with the critics was having two quite serious actors starring in a parodoxical view of British Gangsters. Jude Law got taken apart for his role in love honour as i get the feeling that bigger things were expected of him (and became, eg talented mr ripley and AI).
The film is bascially a satirical look at two rival london gangs;one headed by ray winstone, the other by Sean pertwee. Both actors play their parts well, pertwee - edgy, aggressive and acid tongued as is Winstone who is his usual foul mouthed, aggressive self played to a tee. Jude Law is also good in this film, he plays the part of Rays nephew brilliantly smart, charming - but in the end a totally different person.
In parts the storyline wears thin, and becomes a bit too tough to believe in, which is why Jonny lee miller failed somewhat in this film.
All in all this is a good film to watch as long as you take it for what it is - which is a comedy. the gangster theme is sent up well - from their outings and karaoke, to their dress, right down to the violence, especially with the fact that neither gang seems to be doing a great deal in the crime sense. If your expecting a british version of the godfather, then forget it, if you liked the final cut - a film by the same two directors before this, then you will love LHAO. I give it 7 out of ten
The film is bascially a satirical look at two rival london gangs;one headed by ray winstone, the other by Sean pertwee. Both actors play their parts well, pertwee - edgy, aggressive and acid tongued as is Winstone who is his usual foul mouthed, aggressive self played to a tee. Jude Law is also good in this film, he plays the part of Rays nephew brilliantly smart, charming - but in the end a totally different person.
In parts the storyline wears thin, and becomes a bit too tough to believe in, which is why Jonny lee miller failed somewhat in this film.
All in all this is a good film to watch as long as you take it for what it is - which is a comedy. the gangster theme is sent up well - from their outings and karaoke, to their dress, right down to the violence, especially with the fact that neither gang seems to be doing a great deal in the crime sense. If your expecting a british version of the godfather, then forget it, if you liked the final cut - a film by the same two directors before this, then you will love LHAO. I give it 7 out of ten
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