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If you love Guy Ritchie movies, Revolver will not disappoint you. I'll admit a certain bias when it comes to Ritchie as a director and Jason Statham as an actor, but I have no qualm in recommending this movie to anyone. It is shot in Guy Ritchie fashion, visually exciting and riveting. The writing does a good job of developing the characters, their relationships with each other and within themselves. The script gives Statham a chance to stretch his acting wings which he rarely gets to do in his all-out action flicks. Specifically, the scene in the elevator, towards the end of the movie is one of the best acted and well shot scenes I have seen over the past 10 years. Not to be outdone, I think Ray Liotta shines in this flick as well. He manages to deliver a performance that while not only providing us with his usually intensity also manages to show us the insecurity of a character always on the edge and looking for the angle. Now, I will warn you, that while I am recommending this movie, it is not for average movie goers. The movie examines the higher concept of a man and his place in his world as if a player in game, but with the game always changing. I once heard the quote, "Just when you learn to play the game, I change the rules," and I think it fits this movie. Ritchie has a tale he wants to tell, but he does so expecting the watcher to have a certain level of interest and intelligence. Some people will just not get it while others will think it brilliant. All the pieces are there, but he doesn't think it is his job to put the puzzle together. As such, you the observer are allowed to make your own judgment as to the why something happens and the morality surrounding the decision. Don't get me wrong, this movie has plenty of action and Ritchie has a keen sense of the different types of criminal elements, which he seems to enjoy presenting to us. But, this movie has much more, so much so you will definitely have to watch it at least twice to fully appreciate the story and its visual interpretation. While you might be one of the people who don’t get it, you will have to give Ritchie credit for his originality and putting something out there on a very different level. And for those who love it, especially those in the States who weren't able to see it on the big screen, be sure to share it. - CLR/GVDRead full review
I purchased this movie because I am a huge Guy Ritchie fan. This movie has been out for nearly a year in England yet it has seen no US release which is why I purchased this Region 2 version. While this is nothing like Snatch or Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels it is still an amazing movie. While you may have to watch it more than once to understand what has happened it is definately worth the time and holds up to multiple viewings. If you like Guy for the way he films movies and writes dialogue (not just for Snatch or Lock, Stock) then you won't want to miss this movie.
Great film this. another top film from Guy Ritchie.
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Not one of Jason's better films, hubby found it quite boring.
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