Went to see this film today on the strength of the cast and it being written by David Scinto and Louis Mellis of Sexy Beast fame. I wasn't expecting too much and thought they might be cashing in. Couldn't have been more wrong. The script was brilliant and the casting superb. Ray Winstone plays his usual starring anchor role but John Hurt steals the show as the cantankerous Peanut. Ian McShane is on top form as is Tom Wilkinson.It was far from the gangster film it's being sold as, which is a shame as it's much more intelligent than that. It will transfer very easily to the stage and there are dozens of classic lines which I think will lift the film to cult status. As long as you are not offended by bad language (there is absolutely no let up and the most popular swear word is also the most offensive), go and see it.
I HAVE JUST STUMBLED ON TO YOUR BLOG. THOUGHT I WOULD LEAVE A COMMENT. WHAT A GREAT FILM THE START HAD ME HOOKED. I THOUGHT WINSTON WAS DEAD LYING ON THE FLOOR. IT WAS FUNNY SAD AND SIDE SPLITTING AT TIMES. THE LITTLE SUITS YOU SIR MOMENT WAS VERY FUNNY.
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