Guy Ritchie's latest venture into the gangster genre feels a bit like déjà vu, doesn't it? I mean, the man's got a knack for weaving tales of theft and deception, but it's starting to feel a tad repetitive after he knocked it out of the park with two stellar flicks in the same vein.
Remember "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels"? That was a riot, mainly because of the quirky characters Ritchie cooked up. Then came "Snatch," which had its own brand of hilarity. But now, with "RocknRolla," it's like he's taken a dash of both those films and whipped up another batch. The characters are intriguing, sure, but the plot feels like it's been recycled, and things can get a bit messy along the way. Plus, the vibe's a tad darker this time, and the laughs aren't as frequent.
But hey, let's give credit where it's due. Technically speaking, the movie's still top-notch. And can we talk about the cast? Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Mark Strong, Tom Wilkinson, Gerard Butler-talk about a lineup! Butler, especially, shines in those dance scenes with Thandie Newton and Tom Hardy.
So, yeah, "RocknRolla" is a decent flick, no denying that. It's just that the whole gangster shtick feels a bit worn out by now, you know?
Remember "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels"? That was a riot, mainly because of the quirky characters Ritchie cooked up. Then came "Snatch," which had its own brand of hilarity. But now, with "RocknRolla," it's like he's taken a dash of both those films and whipped up another batch. The characters are intriguing, sure, but the plot feels like it's been recycled, and things can get a bit messy along the way. Plus, the vibe's a tad darker this time, and the laughs aren't as frequent.
But hey, let's give credit where it's due. Technically speaking, the movie's still top-notch. And can we talk about the cast? Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Mark Strong, Tom Wilkinson, Gerard Butler-talk about a lineup! Butler, especially, shines in those dance scenes with Thandie Newton and Tom Hardy.
So, yeah, "RocknRolla" is a decent flick, no denying that. It's just that the whole gangster shtick feels a bit worn out by now, you know?