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RocknRolla (2008) 7.3
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7.3/10 from 130,586 users
Metascore: 53/100
Reviews: 169 user | 199 critic | 28 from Metacritic.com In London, a real-estate scam puts millions of pounds up for grabs, attracting some of the city's scrappiest tough guys and its more established underworld types, all of whom are looking to get rich quick. While the city's seasoned criminals vie for the cash, an unexpected player -- a drugged out rock 'n' roller presumed to be dead but very much alive -- has a multi-million dollar prize fall into... See full summary » Director:Guy RitchieWriter:Guy Ritchie |
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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. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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A story of sex, thugs and rock 'n roll.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for pervasive language, violence, drug use and brief sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
31 October 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Rock et escrocs See more »Filming Locations:
Abandoned Railway Line, near London City Airport, Newham, East London, London, England, UK See more »Box Office
Budget:
$18,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$144,701 (USA) (10 October 2008)Gross:
$5,694,401 (USA) (19 December 2008)Company Credits
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Archie: People ask the question... what's a RocknRolla? And I tell 'em - it's not about drums, drugs, and hospital drips, oh no. There's more there than that, my friend. We all like a bit of the good life - some the money, some the drugs, others the sex game, the glamour, or the fame. But a RocknRolla, oh, he's different. Why? Because a real RocknRolla wants the fucking lot.
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Written by Jimmy Duncan (as Duncan), William Arthur Farley (as Farley)
Published by Francis Day and Hunter/EMI Music Publishing LTD
Performed by The Pretty Things
an original Fontana Recording E 1964 Shapper Music PLC
Licensed Courtesy of Snapper Music PLC, by arrangement with the licensing partnership UK LTD
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Trivia
The band playing in the club scene are The Subways with their song 'Rock & Roll Queen'. See more »Goofs
On the golf course, Uri advises Lenny that, because they are on the ninth hole, it will take him until sunrise to get back to his car. The ninth and eighteenth greens are often closest to the clubhouse, however many traditional British links style courses have ninth holes that are the furthest point from the clubhouse. This is the basis of the expression, "at the turn" in golf. After the ninth hole, the golfers will turn around and the remaining holes will lead them back to clubhouse. This is also why scorecards say "out" referring to the score on the front nine and "in" for the back nine. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Archie: People ask the question... what's a RocknRolla? And I tell 'em - it's not about drums, drugs, and hospital drips, oh no. There's more there than that, my friend. We all like a bit of the good life - some the money, some the drugs, others the sex game, the glamour, or the fame. But a RocknRolla, oh, he's different. Why? Because a real RocknRolla wants the fucking lot.
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Crazy Credits
There is a scene in the closing credits: the complete scene of One Two dancing with Handsome Bob at the gay bar. See more »Soundtracks
"Rosalyn"Written by Jimmy Duncan (as Duncan), William Arthur Farley (as Farley)
Published by Francis Day and Hunter/EMI Music Publishing LTD
Performed by The Pretty Things
an original Fontana Recording E 1964 Shapper Music PLC
Licensed Courtesy of Snapper Music PLC, by arrangement with the licensing partnership UK LTD
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This is a typical Guy Ritchie film. With a wide range of characters and some very powerful performances to random shots making you wonder where the story is headed but just in time to converge in one final showdown leaving you with just word.. WOW!! I can't help but compare it to SNATCH..as they are similar in so many ways...but SNATCH was much more intense, funny and a better script.
Some very fine performances from Gerard Butler from 300, Tom Wilkinson from Michael Clayton but what really surprised me was outstanding performance by Toby Kebbell. His subtle dialogue and crazy laughter really spells horror and magic at the same time. The story takes you through the world of mafia and spins all dramatic sequences with blood, deceit and loads of humor. The scene where Gerard and his gang escape from the two Russian militants... that scene made me laugh like crazy.
I just loved this movie and i can't wait to see the sequel.