London (I) (2005)

London is a drug laden adventure that centers on a party in a New York loft where a young man is trying to win back his ex-girlfriend.

Director:

Hunter Richards

Writer:

Hunter Richards

Stars:

Chris Evans, Jessica Biel, Joy Bryant

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Chris Evans	...	Syd
Jessica Biel	...	London
Joy Bryant	...	Mallory
Jason Statham	...	Bateman
Kelli Garner	...	Maya
Isla Fisher	...	Rebecca
Louis C.K.	...	Therapist
Jeff Wolfe	...	Jay
Dane Cook	...	George
Lina Esco	...	Kelly
Paula Patton	...	Alex
Kat Dennings	...	Lilly
Juliette Marquis	...	Michelle
Sophie Monk	...	Lauren

Storyline

In New York, the drug-addicted Syd is consumed by drink and drugs - missing his girlfriend London, who broke up with him six months ago after a two-year relationship. When Syd finds that London's friends throw a going away party for her, he decides to go to the party without an invitation. But first he meets the banker and drug-dealer, Bateman, in a bar to buy coke, and he invites his new acquaintance to go to the party with him. While locked in the bathroom with Bateman snorting coke and drinking booze, Syd recalls moments of his relationship with London, inclusive that he had never said "I love you" to his girlfriend despite her countless requests. Bateman also "open his heart" under the influence of cocaine and tells his impotence problem to Syd; in the end he convinces Syd to talk to London.

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Plot Keywords:

party | coke | drugs | drug dealer | bathroom | 

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Taglines:

One young man's incredible journey of self-discovery

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content, pervasive language and drug use, and some violence

Details

Official Sites:

Sony Pictures [United States]

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 February 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

London - Liebe des Lebens

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

£14,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$12,667 (USA) (10 February 2006)

Gross:

$12,667 (USA) (10 February 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Destination Films, LHR Productions Inc., National Film and Television School (NFTS)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Dane Cook, the actor that plays George, actually uses some of the lines from his stand up comedy show in the film.

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Quotes

Bateman: Personally, I'd much rather regret something I'd done rather than something I was too afraid to do.

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Connections

Featured in 'London': Behind the Scenes (2006)

User Reviews

Ever Wanted to watch a movie about two people doing coke in a strangers bathroom?

I must admit that I rented this movie for one reason: Jason Statham. Like many who watched (or want to watch) this movie, I have been a fan of his since I was first introduced to him by Guy Ritchie movies. So I rented this movie not really expecting anything and hoping for the best.

The plot of the movie revolves around a guy (Chris Evans) buying a bunch of cocaine and hiding in a bathroom during his ex's going away party rather than seeing his ex-girlfriend (Jessica Biel). His drug dealer, Bateman (Jason Statham) is dragged along for the voyage. The movie plays out like what it is, which is two guys getting high on coke and arguing about every little thing that pops into their heads, all the while playing it off like philosophy. If you get stressed out by movies, be aware that the arguments can get quite intense and a couple people I watched the movie with felt a bit stressed out by all the arguing.

Chris Evans plays the main character and is stuck with the decision of saying goodbye or confessing his love to his ex-girlfriend. We are supposed to sympathize and perhaps even do a bit towards the end but for the most part he comes off as an utmost misogynist a-hole jerk that makes you glad that he and his girlfriend are not together anymore.

Jason Statham however, starts out a bit weak and ill defined as a character. However as time goes on, he really blossoms out and shows some acting chops, and in more particular scene he shows an intensity that I found remarkable for someone who is just in the beginnings of his acting career.

So I give this movie a 7, as the ending is satisfying, despite the movie being quite catch as can. The rest of the actors are passable. However, I wished that there was more of the cutie Isla Fisher however. Jessica Biel which is the focus of the movie, basically serves as a periphery to Evans and Statham. As a result you end up rooting for Statham's "Bateman" and wishing him to get the girl. The movie is good, if you are a fan of the actors, then you should see it; if not there are better choices.