This is about a 60's London gangster named Charlie Richardson. I've never heard of the guy so I don't know how "accurate" this flick may be. The previews I'd seen looked interesting so I gave it a shot last night...and wished I'd saved my cash. The violence can be pretty brutal at times and Luke Goss is good in the lead role, but overall the film was kind of boring. In the hands of a different director it may have been a good film. In case you haven't heard of Luke Goss he played Nomak in Blade II and was part of the pop group Bros. Seems to be a good actor, though.
If you've thought about renting this one save your hard earned money. If you want a good thug flick try Chopper with Eric Bana. He was great in that film.
If you've thought about renting this one save your hard earned money. If you want a good thug flick try Chopper with Eric Bana. He was great in that film.
"The nose of a mob is its imagination. By this, at any time, it can be quietly led." - Edgar Allan Poe
"A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals and you know it." - Agent K
Sam Wrote:This is about a 60's London gangster named Charlie Richardson. I've never heard of the guy so I don't know how "accurate" this flick may be. The previews I'd seen looked interesting so I gave it a shot last night...and wished I'd saved my cash. The violence can be pretty brutal at times and Luke Goss is good in the lead role, but overall the film was kind of boring. In the hands of a different director it may have been a good film. In case you haven't heard of Luke Goss he played Nomak in Blade II and was part of the pop group Bros. Seems to be a good actor, though.
If you've thought about renting this one save your hard earned money. If you want a good thug flick try Chopper with Eric Bana. He was great in that film.
As an aside, I work with a game old broad who goes by the name Mary Richardson and lived in the East End during the sixties.
She has numerous stories about Uncle Charlie and his friends Ronnie and Reggie.
Dave
Dave Wrote:As an aside, I work with a game old broad who goes by the name Mary Richardson and lived in the East End during the sixties.
She has numerous stories about Uncle Charlie and his friends Ronnie and Reggie.
Dave
I'm sure her stories would be more interesting than the film's version. BTW... same last name..."Uncle"Charlie... Is she a relative?
"The nose of a mob is its imagination. By this, at any time, it can be quietly led." - Edgar Allan Poe
"A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals and you know it." - Agent K
Sam Wrote:I'm sure her stories would be more interesting than the film's version. BTW... same last name..."Uncle"Charlie... Is she a relative?
Not sure exactly, but that's the impression I got.
Dave