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London Boulevard

  • 20102010
  • RR
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Colin Farrell and Keira Knightley in London Boulevard (2010)
The story of a man newly released from prison who falls in love with a reclusive young movie star and finds himself in a duel with a vicious gangster.
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An ex-con with a reputation tries to go straight by working as a handy man for a reclusive actress but this is unfortunately not the wish of London's underground crime lord.An ex-con with a reputation tries to go straight by working as a handy man for a reclusive actress but this is unfortunately not the wish of London's underground crime lord.An ex-con with a reputation tries to go straight by working as a handy man for a reclusive actress but this is unfortunately not the wish of London's underground crime lord.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
48K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • William Monahan
  • Writers
    • William Monahan(screenplay)
    • Ken Bruen(novel)
  • Stars
    • Colin Farrell
    • Keira Knightley
    • Ray Winstone
Top credits
  • Director
    • William Monahan
  • Writers
    • William Monahan(screenplay)
    • Ken Bruen(novel)
  • Stars
    • Colin Farrell
    • Keira Knightley
    • Ray Winstone
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 120User reviews
    • 124Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos3

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 2:15
    U.S. Version
    London Boulevard
    Trailer 2:04
    London Boulevard
    "Mitchel Meets Charlotte"
    Clip 1:26
    "Mitchel Meets Charlotte"

    Photos188

    David Thewlis in London Boulevard (2010)
    Colin Farrell and Anna Friel in London Boulevard (2010)
    Colin Farrell and Ophelia Lovibond in London Boulevard (2010)
    Colin Farrell in London Boulevard (2010)
    Colin Farrell in London Boulevard (2010)
    Ophelia Lovibond in London Boulevard (2010)
    London Boulevard (2010)
    Colin Farrell and Keira Knightley in London Boulevard (2010)
    Colin Farrell and Keira Knightley in London Boulevard (2010)
    Colin Farrell and Keira Knightley in London Boulevard (2010)
    Colin Farrell and Keira Knightley in London Boulevard (2010)
    Colin Farrell and Keira Knightley in London Boulevard (2010)

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    Colin Farrell
    Colin Farrell
    • Mitchelas Mitchel
    Keira Knightley
    Keira Knightley
    • Charlotteas Charlotte
    Ray Winstone
    Ray Winstone
    • Gantas Gant
    David Thewlis
    David Thewlis
    • Jordanas Jordan
    Anna Friel
    Anna Friel
    • Brionyas Briony
    Ben Chaplin
    Ben Chaplin
    • Billy Nortonas Billy Norton
    Eddie Marsan
    Eddie Marsan
    • DI Baileyas DI Bailey
    Sanjeev Bhaskar
    Sanjeev Bhaskar
    • Dr. Rajuas Dr. Raju
    Stephen Graham
    Stephen Graham
    • Dannyas Danny
    Ophelia Lovibond
    Ophelia Lovibond
    • Pennyas Penny
    Jamie Campbell Bower
    Jamie Campbell Bower
    • Whiteboyas Whiteboy
    Velibor Topic
    Velibor Topic
    • Storboras Storbor
    Lee Boardman
    Lee Boardman
    • Leeas Lee
    Alan Williams
    Alan Williams
    • Joeas Joe
    Jonathan Cullen
    • Anthony Trentas Anthony Trent
    Robert Willox
    • Ravaged Guardas Ravaged Guard
    Tony Way
    Tony Way
    • Lone Paparazzoas Lone Paparazzo
    Tim Plester
    Tim Plester
    • Paparazzo Oneas Paparazzo One
    • Director
      • William Monahan
    • Writers
      • William Monahan(screenplay)
      • Ken Bruen(novel)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The Chinese words on the package are the title of "The Departed", which is written by William Monahan as well. Infernal Affairs (the movie The Departed was based on) was incorrectly called "a Japanese film" during the 79th Academy Awards; Jordan emphasizes "he got it from Hong Kong" here.
    • Goofs
      When the former caretaker Lee arrives, the Tree air freshener in his van is yellow. When he hurries to leave, the air freshener in his van is now green.
    • Quotes

      Gant: You really think I'm gonna to let you walk free 'round this fucking planet? It ain't gonna happen.

      Mitchel: See, what you have to understand is that if I were a gangster - Rob - you would be the first to fucking die. I wouldn't work for you. I would kill you and take everything you've got - if I were a gangster. That's why you don't want me to be a gangster. Nobody wants me to be a gangster. 'Cause I couldn't stop if I started. Do you get it?

      Mitchel: Don't ask again.

    • Connections
      Referenced in RTL Film: Episode #9.12 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Heart Full of Soul
      Written by Graham Gouldman

      Performed by The Yardbirds

      Courtesy of Licensemusic.com ApS

      By arrangement with Nola Leon/Ace Music Services, LLC

    User reviews120

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    I will hurt someone before they hurt me.
    London Boulevard is written and directed by William Monahan. It stars Colin Farrell, David Thewlis, Ray Winstone, Ben Chaplin, Keira Knightley and Anna Friel. Music is by Sergio Pizzorno and cinematography by Chris Menges.

    After serving his stretch for GBH, Harry Mitchel (Farrell) returns to his manor and finds gangland boss Rob Gant (Winstone) wants him as one of his charges.

    Written and directed by the man who co-wrote The Departed, it's not hard to guess what sort of tone London Boulevard is set at. Which for anyone who follows neo-noir will find plenty to like here, not least the stylish and tonally compliant photography of Menges.

    However, falling under the neo-noir banner becomes a curse in a way because there are far greater films of this ilk to liken it too. Pic at least does have the courage to not cop out in resolutions, but again there is no surprise factor for the genre faithfuls.

    The narrative often meanders, shoehorning in Knightley's (underused) harassed actress as a love interest in the process, and London accents are choppy. It also is criminal to have Stephen Graham and Eddie Marsan in your movie and barely give them screen time!

    On the plus side of things, the violence and dialogue is often taut and tart respectively, backed by a scorching rocky hipster soundtrack. Farrell is good value as a tough guy, Winstone does what he does best, menacing of course, while Thewlis steals the film as a wired cool cat with menace surprisingly lurking in is heart.

    As a whole it fails to hit all the right spots, but enough in here for neo-noir fans to feed on as an appetiser to a more fulfilling noir meal. 6/10
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    • Mar 26, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 26, 2010 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • TVP VOD
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Đại Lộ London
    • Filming locations
      • Holland Park, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • GK Films
      • Henceforth
      • Projection Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $16,075
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,431
      • Nov 13, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,307,227
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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