Product Description

Riveting in his intensity, Ben Kingsley delivers "his best performance ever" (Premiere Magazine) in this high-voltage crime thriller that crackles with chilling style and wit. A savage gangstere name Don Logan (Kingsley) is met with resistance when he tries to recruit a retired pal (Ray Winstone) for "one last job." But Logan just won't take no for an answer...

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #70169 in DVD
• Released on: 2002-03-12
• Rating: R (Restricted)
• Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
• Formats: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 89 minutes

Customer Reviews

Superb
This is the best British (or co-British) crime movie since The Long Good Friday 20 years earlier.

Ray Winston is perfectly cast as ex-con who's trying to retire in Spain. Ben Kingsley is sent over to get him to take on one more job. Kingsley is a revelation. I knew he was a good actor from Schindlers List and Ghandi but this is something completely different. Its one of the best portrayals of a hard-man you'll ever see. The other surprise for me was the performance of Ian McShane who is utterly convincing as the crime boss behind the scenes. Almost as terrifying as Kingsley's performance.

The title is really misleading - the main concern here for people buying the film is the language. It is very very strong, and if you have a problem with people swearing a lot this is not a film for you.

A brilliant film.

Not for the Faint of Heart
This movie is absolutely brutal, riveting and moves at at one brisk pace. The camera work is superb, the opening scene, which I won't reveal here is a standout. The soundtrack, the acting and the screenplay remind you how great a movie can be.

I believe this is the movie the re-made Ben Kingsley's career; he is nothing short of stunning. Ray Winston and Ian McShane are both excellent. For those who enjoy a hard-hitting crime story presented with absolute panache, Highly recommended. Siouxie, Brooklyn

Excellent, Excellent, Movie
This movie has it all. Great cast (Winston; Kingsley, and McShane at the top of their game); Excellent story - a twist on the old gangster trying to go straight; and suspense a plenty.

If you like Kingsley, London underworld, and have heard of the Costa Del Crime, this is a much see.