beermonsteruk
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Ah Gangster No.1, the memories, where did the time go, saw this underrated gem at the pictures back when it came out as a young 16 year old with friends I've long since lost touch with, great times, anyway enough of the nostalgia trip, what was the film itself like? After a recent rewatch and trip down memory lane, it was just as good as I'd remembered, if not better.
Set mainly in London's swinging Sixties, alternating occasionally in the present day (2000), the story focuses on the unnamed gangster (brilliantly played by Paul Bettany, and Malcolm McDowell as the older gangster) and his rise through the criminal underworld, gangster, through the charismatic Freddie Mays, is taken into the firm and soon becomes Freddie's right hand man. Gangster immediately takes a shine to Mays and the obsession grows deeper and deeper, and is intensified when Mays grows close to the attractive Karen (Saffron Burrows) this further brings out Gangsters darkest side.
As things heat up, Gangster sees an opportunity to take over the firm as well as settle scores with Freddies rival, Gangster Lennie Taylor (played brilliantly by Jamie Foreman), the psychosis of Gangster becomes worse, and it's clear their isn't much he won't do to achieve his goal.
This was a good film, and does not get the recognition it deserves, Paul Bettany in particular does a fantastic job as the embittered psychotic Gangster, who as well as violent is also extremely creepy (see the silent scream scene, I still remember me and my mates reaction to that at the cinema), and performances from Malcolm McDowell, Jamie Foreman, David Thewlis and others are all to be applauded, and the director Paul Mcguigan done a fine job, maybe because of the time it came out, the same year as other gangster films such as Snatch, it got overlooked but if you want to see good performances and a good storyline, give this a watch, it's well worth it. 8/10
Set mainly in London's swinging Sixties, alternating occasionally in the present day (2000), the story focuses on the unnamed gangster (brilliantly played by Paul Bettany, and Malcolm McDowell as the older gangster) and his rise through the criminal underworld, gangster, through the charismatic Freddie Mays, is taken into the firm and soon becomes Freddie's right hand man. Gangster immediately takes a shine to Mays and the obsession grows deeper and deeper, and is intensified when Mays grows close to the attractive Karen (Saffron Burrows) this further brings out Gangsters darkest side.
As things heat up, Gangster sees an opportunity to take over the firm as well as settle scores with Freddies rival, Gangster Lennie Taylor (played brilliantly by Jamie Foreman), the psychosis of Gangster becomes worse, and it's clear their isn't much he won't do to achieve his goal.
This was a good film, and does not get the recognition it deserves, Paul Bettany in particular does a fantastic job as the embittered psychotic Gangster, who as well as violent is also extremely creepy (see the silent scream scene, I still remember me and my mates reaction to that at the cinema), and performances from Malcolm McDowell, Jamie Foreman, David Thewlis and others are all to be applauded, and the director Paul Mcguigan done a fine job, maybe because of the time it came out, the same year as other gangster films such as Snatch, it got overlooked but if you want to see good performances and a good storyline, give this a watch, it's well worth it. 8/10
1982 had some smash hit blockbusters, ET and Tootsie to name a few, but An Officer And A Gentlemen was also another hit, which further enhanced Richard Geres stardom (after an excellent performance in American Gigolo) after a well received performance as Zack Mayo, a Navy brat who has big ambitions himself to be a US Navy officer.
Zack Mayo's mother commited suicide when he was a boy so he grew up with his Father in Subic bay, a navy base in the Philippines, his Dad, (who seemed more interested in drinking and whoring than being a proper Father), had doubts about Zacks interest in a Naval career, Zack, determined not only to prove him wrong but also to himself, signs up to the Aviation Officer Candidate School.
As Zack goes against his father's wishes and signs up to 13 weeks at Officer Candidate School, he and his fellow recruits are put through an extremely tough and vigorous regime by the Drill Seargent Emil Foley (an excellent performance by Louis Gossett Jr), his tough and unrelenting style causes a fair few to drop out, also warning Zack and the others, about getting involved with the local girls from the area, though Zack and another recruit with whom he becomes friends with, Sid Worley, soon get involved with a couple of local Factory girls.
As Zack and Sid become close friends and both heavily involved with the girls, complications occur particularly when it's revealed Sid has a fiance back at home, and Zack too has problems well as the increasing tension with Drill Seargent Foley reaches boiling point, as well as a heartbreaking tragedy.
This film was a massive hit, and it's not hard to see why, and Richard Gere cemented his status here, a good performance, as well as the hit song by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warren, helped this as one of the biggest hit films of the year, a fine job by director Taylor Hickford, strongly recommended.
Zack Mayo's mother commited suicide when he was a boy so he grew up with his Father in Subic bay, a navy base in the Philippines, his Dad, (who seemed more interested in drinking and whoring than being a proper Father), had doubts about Zacks interest in a Naval career, Zack, determined not only to prove him wrong but also to himself, signs up to the Aviation Officer Candidate School.
As Zack goes against his father's wishes and signs up to 13 weeks at Officer Candidate School, he and his fellow recruits are put through an extremely tough and vigorous regime by the Drill Seargent Emil Foley (an excellent performance by Louis Gossett Jr), his tough and unrelenting style causes a fair few to drop out, also warning Zack and the others, about getting involved with the local girls from the area, though Zack and another recruit with whom he becomes friends with, Sid Worley, soon get involved with a couple of local Factory girls.
As Zack and Sid become close friends and both heavily involved with the girls, complications occur particularly when it's revealed Sid has a fiance back at home, and Zack too has problems well as the increasing tension with Drill Seargent Foley reaches boiling point, as well as a heartbreaking tragedy.
This film was a massive hit, and it's not hard to see why, and Richard Gere cemented his status here, a good performance, as well as the hit song by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warren, helped this as one of the biggest hit films of the year, a fine job by director Taylor Hickford, strongly recommended.
A good friend of mine with good film taste told me many years ago to watch this film, having been a massive fan of WWF and WCW wrestling many years ago, with the likes of Hulk Hogan, Bret "Hitman" Hart and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin being some of my favourites along with many others of those eras, I finally decided to take my mates advice and give this a watch.
Directed by Darren Aronofsky, and starring Mickey Rourke as Randy "The Ram" Robinson, this film tells the story of an ageing wrestler, well past his prime, and no longer wrestling to large crowds in big arenas or stadiums, he wrestles on weekends for independent promotions to small crowds but passionate fans nonetheless. As well as working in a supermarket for a manager he despises, he spends much of his time in a strip club, forming a friendship with an ageing stripper and single Mom, Cassidy. However, an opportunity for Randy to have a big match with his old rival The Ayatollah, in the 20 year anniversary of their old classic match from the 1980s, Randy and Ayatollah both agree on the bout.
As Randy suffers a heart attack after a hardcore match, seemingly from overtraining and steroid abuse, Randy is told he must retire, and any future involvement could result in his death. With Randy depressed at the prospect of never wrestling again, Cassidy suggests Randy get in touch with his estranged daughter, he does so, and despite her initially rebuffing him, she eventually agrees to a meet.
Stuck in his supermarket job, Randy misses wrestling, as it's the only thing he's been good at, and misses the adulation and respect he's given in that world, and he wonders if he should go through with the big fight, against Cassidys advice.
Without giving much away, this was a very good film, for wrestling and non wrestling fans alike, this wasn't just about the sport, it was about a man who struggles to connect with the World outside of his beloved profession, and as the film comes to a close, you get an insight into Randy's true feelings, a great moment. This film too was mostly praised those in the professional wrestling industry, with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper particularly being a fan, and Mickey Rourke himself changed the way he viewed the business, as wrestlers don't often get the respect of other athletes, despite their hectic training schedule. Whether you are a fan of wrestling or not, this is a must see, and Mickey Rourkes performance was definitely worthy of his Bafta. 9/10.
Directed by Darren Aronofsky, and starring Mickey Rourke as Randy "The Ram" Robinson, this film tells the story of an ageing wrestler, well past his prime, and no longer wrestling to large crowds in big arenas or stadiums, he wrestles on weekends for independent promotions to small crowds but passionate fans nonetheless. As well as working in a supermarket for a manager he despises, he spends much of his time in a strip club, forming a friendship with an ageing stripper and single Mom, Cassidy. However, an opportunity for Randy to have a big match with his old rival The Ayatollah, in the 20 year anniversary of their old classic match from the 1980s, Randy and Ayatollah both agree on the bout.
As Randy suffers a heart attack after a hardcore match, seemingly from overtraining and steroid abuse, Randy is told he must retire, and any future involvement could result in his death. With Randy depressed at the prospect of never wrestling again, Cassidy suggests Randy get in touch with his estranged daughter, he does so, and despite her initially rebuffing him, she eventually agrees to a meet.
Stuck in his supermarket job, Randy misses wrestling, as it's the only thing he's been good at, and misses the adulation and respect he's given in that world, and he wonders if he should go through with the big fight, against Cassidys advice.
Without giving much away, this was a very good film, for wrestling and non wrestling fans alike, this wasn't just about the sport, it was about a man who struggles to connect with the World outside of his beloved profession, and as the film comes to a close, you get an insight into Randy's true feelings, a great moment. This film too was mostly praised those in the professional wrestling industry, with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper particularly being a fan, and Mickey Rourke himself changed the way he viewed the business, as wrestlers don't often get the respect of other athletes, despite their hectic training schedule. Whether you are a fan of wrestling or not, this is a must see, and Mickey Rourkes performance was definitely worthy of his Bafta. 9/10.