POSITIVES…
You like Guy Ritchie making movies about organized crime, crooks, cheats, tough guys, violent men, and all that? Well, here’s a new one for you.
I thought this was very Entertaining, with a capital E.
There’s a lot of charming and clever narratives, set pieces, scenes, plot turns, and dialogue, that I really enjoyed.
Solid writing and engaging premise aside, the huge ensemble cast is really what makes this movie shine.
Matthew McConaughey is the epitome of a cool cat here. Also, he’s a powerful lion as well, in this role of marijuana king Mickey Pearson.
Charlie Hunnam is absolutely great as Mickey’s right hand man Ray, and is likely the character you will find yourself the most attached to.
Hugh Grant is delightful as Fletcher, the “narrator” to this story that’s also a very sneaky devil you’ll love to hate.
Henry Golding is fantastic as Dry Eye, the antagonist you’ll enjoy rooting against.
Colin Farrell is just the best as “Coach.” A crowd pleaser of a character, and I feel for him in how he gets involved with the rest of these criminals.
Michelle Dockery. Do not mess with her!
Say what you will about romanticizing the lifestyle found in this movie, but from the very beginning, and all the way to the credits, I had a lot of fun watching it.
NEGATIVES…
Doesn’t really add anything much new to these types of films.
People looking for huge action set pieces and big shoot outs might be disappointed.
Some might argue that the story is too convoluted for its own good.
P.S….
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