Title: The Gentlemen
Cert. 18
Director: Guy Ritchie
Rating: 5*
My Review:
What a fabulous start to my cinema viewing for 2020. I knew from watching the trailer that I wanted to see The Gentlemen, but this film went above and beyond my expectations.
It’s a solid 18 gangster crime/comedy movie, so if you’re sensitive to foul language, then you’ll need to pop cotton wool in your ears. Set in present day London, it follows the story of Mickey Pearson, an American ex-pat who trades in marijuana with the help of Britain’s aristocracy, and the twists and turns of him selling his business to unscrupulous low lifers. The cast is phenomenal as with all of Guy Ritchie’s masterpieces. Hugh Grant was marvellous as the sleazy private investigator, Fletcher, while Matthew McConaughey oozed that sexy Peaky Blinder vibe, Colin Farrell was hilarious, and Charlie Hunnam in a cardigan, well, say no more!
The script is genius, and the packed cinema laughed out loud most of the way through the screening.
I’ve already booked to go back and watch it again. It’s a bit gory, a lot funny, but effortlessly entertaining — a solid five ***** from me.
Released January 1st in the UK.
Shelley Wilson Author 
This is great to read as I am planning on going to see this soon and actually didn’t realise it was already out so that will chivvy me up a bit – thanks for posting!
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It’s great! Don’t think it’s out in the US until end of January so we’re lucky. Enjoy x
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I am so happy to hear you liked it. Ritchie is one of my all time favorites, but only so long as the film does not involve cgi effects in any way, shape, or form.
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Same here! The script and filming is very clever and it’s got his signature title sequence which is always worth seeing.
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This does look good!!!
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It’s great!
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I’ve not been yet, Shelley, but it’s high on my list of must-sees. Hopefully within the next week.
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Hope you enjoy it x
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Amazing! You are so right; this film is really great and it’s a super British gangster movie!
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Thanks! I thought it was fab! Glad you enjoyed it too 👍🏻🎥
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I’m so glad to hear it’s good – I’ve had my eye on this one. And I’m so jealous you’ve alread seen it – doesn’t release until the end of January in the US.
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I noticed that! Something to look forward to! 👍🏻🎥😍
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