This movie should be rated way higher. It's Guy Ritchie back to his best, and for me The Gentlemen is every bit as good as Snatch and Lock Stock. At times the dialogue walks a racial tightrope, which I don't think has helped the overall rating here, while the C-bomb is used generously throughout. From what I've read online, this latter fact has horrified American viewers, who seemingly have not yet adopted the C-word as a staple of the English language as us Brits have.
For any American viewer confused by this cultural phenomenon, I'll hand you over to The Coach (Colin Farrell) who hits the nail on the head when explaining to one of his boys that the word can be used as a term of "familial affection". That scene had me laughing out loud - it's also a perfect example of an instance whereby the script wobbles that aforementioned tightrope.
I believe I loved The Gentlemen for aspects that other viewers hated. I'm sure what can be universally agreed however is the acting, soundtrack and storytelling are all absolutely on point. Special shoutouts must go to Hugh Grant, Charlie Hunnam and Colin Farrell, who were all especially fantastic. Overall, The Gentlemen is a must watch. 9/10.
For any American viewer confused by this cultural phenomenon, I'll hand you over to The Coach (Colin Farrell) who hits the nail on the head when explaining to one of his boys that the word can be used as a term of "familial affection". That scene had me laughing out loud - it's also a perfect example of an instance whereby the script wobbles that aforementioned tightrope.
I believe I loved The Gentlemen for aspects that other viewers hated. I'm sure what can be universally agreed however is the acting, soundtrack and storytelling are all absolutely on point. Special shoutouts must go to Hugh Grant, Charlie Hunnam and Colin Farrell, who were all especially fantastic. Overall, The Gentlemen is a must watch. 9/10.