RocknRolla (2008)

RocknRolla (2008) is a fast-moving crime thriller set in the slick, cutthroat underworld of London. When a Russian developer and a corrupt local mob boss set up a crooked land deal, a missing painting and a stolen fortune draw a motley cast of criminals — small-time thieves, enforcers, and washed-up rock stars — into a spiral of double-crosses, betrayals and power grabs. The plot twists through heists and schemes as loyalties shift and hidden agendas are revealed. Watching this film you’ll get a highly stylized, kinetic experience: punchy, witty dialogue, rapid-fire editing, and a pulsing soundtrack that keeps the energy high. The tone mixes dark humor with sudden violence and tense stand-offs, so the movie alternates between comic bravado and real danger. The city of London is portrayed as both glamorous and grubby, a vivid backdrop for the film’s greed-and-glory stakes. Characters are charismatic antiheroes rather than moral paragons — their schemes are clever and entertaining, but consequences are often brutal. Expect clever twists, overlapping plotlines that converge satisfyingly, and memorable set pieces that reward attention to detail. Content notes: the film contains violence, strong language, drug use and sexual content. If you like stylish crime capers with sharp dialogue, cynical humor and a complicated, fast-paced plot, RocknRolla delivers an energetic, entertaining ride.

Actors: Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Idris Elba

Director: Guy Ritchie

Runtime: 114 min

Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller

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