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Sexy Beast (2000) 7.1
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7.1/10 from 30,286 users
Metascore: 79/100
Reviews: 326 user | 132 critic | 30 from Metacritic.com Brutal gangster Don Logan recruits "retired" safecracker Gal for one last job, but it goes badly for both of them. Director:Jonathan Glazer |
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Cast
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Spanish Official
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José Maria Cano Ramos | ... |
Felipe's Friend 1
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Desirée Erasmus | ... |
Jean
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Gal, Deedee, Aitch and Jackie, having left behind respective lives of ill-repute, bask in the sun of Spain and in the most essential brand of leisure. A hazy yarn of barbecues, beer and botched hunting expeditions make up their retirements, until a sudden and unforeseen disruption emerges from their past. Enter the childishly violent and hilariously edgy Don Logan. Through a series of side-splitting negotiations and irrevocable acts, retired crook Gal is forced to shake off the rust and accept one last mission, put forth by the menacing Logan, his ex-mentor. A heist of legendary proportion and personal implications, this job should make for one hell of an encore. Written by gjtackach@gmail.com
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There's a bit of the beast in all of us. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for pervasive language, strong violence and some sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
12 January 2001 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Bestia salvaje See more »Filming Locations:
Action Under Water Studios, Hertford Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, England, UK See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$170,356 (USA) (15 June 2001)Gross:
$6,940,281 (USA) (21 December 2001)Company Credits
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Gal: [Gal is sunbathing by poolside] Oh, yeah. Bloody hell. I'm sweating in here. Roasting. Boiling. Baking. Sweltering. It's like a sauna. Furnace. You can fry an egg on my stomach. Ohh, who wouldn't lap this up? It's ridiculous. Tremendous. Fantastic. Fan-dabby-dozy-tastic.
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(Back In The Day Mix)
Performed & Written by Wayne Marshall
Produced by W. Marshall & O. Gittens
Additional Keyboard J. Chue
Courtesy of Soultown Records
Published by Westbury Music Ltd / House of Magic
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The safe room airlock set (with the large sofa) was built in a tin shack. See more »Goofs
When the rock rolls down the hill and almost hits Gal, we see it passing at his right side. But when the rock falls in the pool, it's clearly at his left side. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Gal: [Gal is sunbathing by poolside] Oh, yeah. Bloody hell. I'm sweating in here. Roasting. Boiling. Baking. Sweltering. It's like a sauna. Furnace. You can fry an egg on my stomach. Ohh, who wouldn't lap this up? It's ridiculous. Tremendous. Fantastic. Fan-dabby-dozy-tastic.
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Crazy Credits
Special thanks to Hammersmith and Fulham Council. See more »Soundtracks
"G Spot"(Back In The Day Mix)
Performed & Written by Wayne Marshall
Produced by W. Marshall & O. Gittens
Additional Keyboard J. Chue
Courtesy of Soultown Records
Published by Westbury Music Ltd / House of Magic
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Sexy Beast is a funny and highly enjoyable crime movie punctuated by some blood curdling violence. The film was directed by Jonathen Glazer, who was responsible for most of the recent amazing Guinness beer adverts.
Ray Winstone is Gal, a retired criminal enjoying retirement in Spain with friends and the woman he loves. But this is shattered by the arrival of a menacing figure from his past in the shape of pyschotic Don Logan (played with evil intensity by Ben Kingsley). Don wants Gal for one last spectacular job and will do just about anything to get him, including threatening Gal's beloved wife.
The story is told at a fast pace, with several surreal interludes but never loses momentum. Ray Winstone puts in another loveable badboy performance that he does so well, but the film is dominated by Kingsley who steals every scene he is in and creates one of the most menacing screen villains in recent memory. The brilliance of the film is that it manages to combine so many disparate elements (thriller, comedy, and a touching love story to say the least) into a cohesive and highly entertaining whole. A real pleasure to watch and a striking, brilliant debut.