So this is getting destroyed in reviews but I found it pretty good. Some very talented British actors in it like Neil Maskell and Geoff Bell as well as GoT regulars like Aiden Gillen (Littlefinger) and Michael McElhatton (Roose Bolton). David Beckham is predictably terrible for his whole 30 seconds. It's downsides are that ALL its women characters are dire and some of its CGI is poorly done.
Originally posted by Patient_Leech
I don't think I've ever hated a Guy Ritchie movie, but he uses a lot of cuts and hyperactive filming if I remember correctly, so not necessarily the kind of thing I like to see on the Big Screen, so I'll probably hold off.
I have the same opinion of Ritchie, that his films are all style and no substance. Matthew Vaughn produced his early films, and has proven to be a better filmmaker.
I REALLY enjoyed this. Unconventional story-telling, lots of action and humour, good actors, fantastic soundtrack. The special effects do get a little bit distracting but this was the first time in a while that I sat at the end of a 2-hour movie and wished it was longer. 8/10.
I'm not sure I would have enjoyed it as much in the theater. As some may have noted, it's a bit short on substance while overloaded on style. It's a perfect at-home movie, though, especially if you have a good entertainment setup, because basically it's one long kick-ass music video.
It reminded me a bit of Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Hustle at times, which is a compliment since I LOVE that movie.