A Gangster's Kiss

Rented this last night in huge anticipation after watching and adoring Bermondsey tales (one of my favourite films ever). This is similar genre with a number of the same cast, however overall I found this didn't quite hit the spot and was slightly dissapointing.

On one level it does what it says on the tin, it has it's laugh out loud moments, some good performances and it is very much a comedy romp, but on the whole it misses something. The humour and story is far more basic than Bermondsey Tales.

Enjoyable? Yes Funny? In parts very funny Great? No sadly not

So if you are into gangster comedy like myself then you should watch a gangsters kiss, however it doesn't compete with the other greats like Snatch, Lock Stock and the recently released and far superior Bermondsey Tales, which is not to be missed!

An entertaining, funny film about some London gangsters, you got crime, violence, good jokes, bad jokes and a lot of laughs. As you follow Jack, an actor with a new part in a gangster film, who follows some real gangsters around London to learn what a real gangster is for his new role. Great performance from Charlie Clapham, Vas Blackwood, you cannot beat a bit of Vas, he is just laugh out loud. That goes for John Hannah's character too. And then you have the sexy Michelle Collins and Patsy Kensit with brilliant performances, what more do you want from a classic British gangster comedy. Well a good soundtrack, and you also get that, some serious and some cheesy tunes. I recommend giving a gangsters kiss a go.

As a person that is not that fond of gangster movies, I was pleasantly surprised by this movie.

I would describe this movie as more of a comedy that has a gangster theme/plot.

There are a lot of funny moments, which I was not expecting, and I found the movie very entertaining. There were even moments of comedy farce.

There is no extreme violence in this movie due to the comedy theme.

It has a very well know British cast.

This is not a movie to take seriously and is very easy to watch.

I would imagine that those that like gangster movies would enjoy this movie.

If you like comedies this movie is well worth a try, and it will not disappoint.

I enjoyed this film, it was a lot of fun. Packed with a stellar cast of familiar British actors. Perry Benson is on top form as Marmite. John Hannah clearly having a blast as Mem. If you are a fan of films like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels... gangster films but on the fun caper end, you will like this.

At times the low budget is sometimes apparent, in a way that added to its realism as real life never looks quite as polished as the "movies".

The story, written by Ray Burdis, zips along at a brisk pace and is reminiscent of a Danny King novel, filled with humor and wit. It never takes itself too seriously and makes for an entertaining watch.

I love gangster comedies and this is exatly that!

Yes it is crude in parts both in subject matter and excitution but it is on a very basic level funny.

Some of the performances are not great, Rohit nathaniel stands out as possibly one of the worst actors on screen ever but this is balanced by greats like John Hannah, Vas Blackwood, Martin Kemp and Patsy Kensit, who really shines and the harsh and heartless laywer.

It is has great performances from some lesser known names like Charlie Clapham, Daniel O'Reilly and Michael Head who I loved as the nasty hatchet man Ray, it was a performance that had more than a touch of Ray Winstone and Joe Pesci about it.

Yes it is basic and is flawed and if looking for a great or intelligent film please keep going but if looking for a bit of a giggle please give this a go.

I watched after Watching Bermondsey Tales and while this was no where near that quality it certainly was worth a good chuckle.

I look forward to seeing what else Daniel O'Reilly, Charlie Clapham, Michael Head and John Hannah have in store.