Product reviewsRocknrolla (DVD, 2008)

RocknRolla

Lenny Cole, a London mob boss, puts the bite on all local real estate transactions. For substantial fees, he's helping Uri Omovich, a Russian developer. As a sign of good faith, Omovich loans Cole a valuable painting, promptly stolen off Cole's wall. While Cole's men, led by the dependable Archie, look for the canvas, three local petty criminals, the Wild Bunch, steal money from the Russian using inside information from his accountant, the lovely Stella. Meanwhile, a local drug-addled rocker, Johnny Quid, is reported drowned, and his connection to Cole is the key to unraveling the deceits and double crosses of life in the underworld. The cast is very good, Gerard Butler gives a good performance, Thandie Newton also very good, Tom Wilkinson flawless as always and the secondary roles from Toby Kebbell (Johnny Quid), Idris Elba (Mumbles) and Mark Strong (Archie) gave the movie a very good support. "RocknRolla" is a entertaining movie you will enjoy and that will keep you on the edge of your seat.Read full review...

A STORY OF ROCK'N'ROLL OR ROCK'N"BORE?!?

Features Acotrs:Gerard Butler,Thandie Newton,Idris Elba,Karel Roden,Tony Kebbell,Mark Strong,Jeremy Piven and Chris Bridges
Running time:115 Min.
Rating:R

Tom Wilkinson stars as Lenny Cole, an old school gangster turned businessman who’s made his millions in real estate. When two fellow crooks – One Two (Gerard Butler) and Mumbles (Idris Elba) – try to do the same, they’re unknowingly screwed over by Cole and then forced to return his part of the investment or suffer the consequences. Meanwhile, Cole has just inked another property deal with a Russian named Uri (Karel Roden) who needs help cutting through some red tape, and as a sign of his appreciation, he allows Cole to borrow his lucky painting until the deal is complete. When the money meant for Cole is stolen by One Two and Mumbles in an ironic twist of fate, however, the deal is forced into limbo. The situation is made even worse when Uri’s painting is stolen by a junkie rock star named Johnny Quid (Tony Kebbell), prompting Cole to send his right-hand man Archie (Mark Strong) after Quid’s former managers (Jeremy Piven and Chris Bridges) in order to track down the presumed dead RocknRolla.
If you’re not completely overwhelmed yet, there’s a good chance you will be as even more characters are introduced into the fold, including an untrustworthy accountant (Thandie Newton) and a pair of seemingly indestructible Russian thugs. Still, the story is never so complex that you won’t understand what’s going on. Those familiar with Ritchie’s work know that his films operate in a Seinfeldian fashion – with several smaller stories converging into one big story the further along it gets – and this time around, Ritchie doesn't waste any time in putting the gears into motion. The film is also just as funny, action-packed and thrilling as “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” and “Snatch,” but it’s not nearly as hyper-stylized. That isn’t to say that “RocknRolla” isn’t stamped with Ritchie’s trademark visual style, but he’s clearly matured in the way it’s utilized. There are no more fancy camera tricks just for the sake of looking cool, but rather more unique sequences (like one where he uses onscreen text to relay a muted discussion) that don't feel as out of place.

All the glitter and gloss in the world could be applied to the final product and it still wouldn’t make "RocknRolla" as appealing as its eccentric cast of characters does. This movie was boring from the begining, but does get more action the more you watch.I rented it hoping that with all the great actors it would be more better, but I felt dissapointed.Hope this helps you decide.Thanks for reading! :)Read full review...

I don't know what people are talking about.

I don't know how people can see this movie isn't good. So far every Guy Ritchie film I have seen has been five stars. I think some people just need not watch films that don't appeal to them in the first place. Some people have to use big words to review films on here and they think they have to review every film. Some have never seen some of the films they review all the way through because they say they got bored half way through. Every part of the movie can not be totally crazy with excitement or there would be no climax. If you like Snatch or Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels you will love this movie. I'M buying it anyway. Don't be close minded and listen to these people that probably watch the outstanding explosions, guns blazing, getting shot 93 times and living through it, or unrealistic adventure movies This is a great movie and that's all there is to it. I'M buying it anyway.Read full review...

AMAZING!

Fans of Ritchie will likely be very pleased to see him return to his S*****-style of filmmaking. ROCKNROLLA has the same frenetic, humorous edge as the film that made him famous, though critics might complain that this particular style is starting to look a little dusty. Regardless, ROCKNROLLA features many fine performances, and once you get past the rather slow beginning, it kicks off into an entertaining and amusing romp.

In ROCKNROLLA, London's criminals learn of a scheme that makes them see dollar signs and they'll do anything to pad their pockets with the loot. S***** director Guy Ritchie populates this action film with memorable characters played by the likes of Gerard Butler, Thandie Newton, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Jeremy Piven, Idris Elba, and Tom Wilkinson.Read full review...

it was a gift

I bought this for my father & he absolutley loves it

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Very funny UK Gangster Flick!!

A true gangster movie with a great cast of characters and a lot of funny moments. Besides Revolver this is Guy Ritchie's second best movie!

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Rocknrolla.....comedy for those who use your brain.

To start off---i didn't want to write this review so i'll keep it short.
Great high-paced british action/comedy/thriller. I like british comedy because it's drier, smarter, and well.... for people who don't mind using their brains once in a while when watching a movie. For those of you who need comedy to be crude, simple, and presented to you like your snack at kindergarten, then this movie won't be that funny to you. There are some good fight scenes and explosions and people being shot in the head....so give it a try.Read full review...

A roller coaster ride of gangster fun

Very clever and witty movie great characters raw gritty but yet funny at times I was very pleasantly surprised how entertaining this movie was the cast is amazing

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great action crime thriller

crime film

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One of The Best Films of 2008

I don't know what movie the other reviewer saw, but it wasn't "RocknRolla." This was easily one of the best films of 2008 (& it showed up on many critics lists) but suffered from a horrible marketing campaign. The previous reviewer complained that it jumps all over (and it does!) but the average eight-year-old would have no trouble following it. For those that like films with an edge and that the viewer actually has to invest some thought it, it's an absolute blast. And the soundtrack is killer!Read full review...