G-Men

I saw this on cable and was mesmerized. Then I tried looking up the title to buy the DVD but had a hard time. Even on IMDb its listed as Everybody Loves Sunshine instead of B.U.S.T.E.D. why? who knows. Anyway, Goldie rips the screen apart with his mean streak and doesn't stop. Very convincing. His character in Snatch not only looks so physically different but is the complete opposite. Good range. Bowie of course is Bowie, downplayed here but it never matters what he does, it's good. Goth has serious presence and the juxtaposition of his demeanor to the rest of the people around him is the perfect ingredient. Like I mentioned, I liked it enough to get the DVD. But the soundtrack is near impossible to find. At least for me.

Despite the low budget and often unfocused script, this gangster thriller from Andrew Goth proves to be quite absorbing. Notable for a fleeting appearance by David Bowie as a camp underworld villain who loves to say "Sweet as a nut" a lot, this is really a vehicle for Wolverhampton's Goldie, the best selling musician and now actor who looks like he was born to plays bad guys. It's an often violent affair with Goldie's character proving to be a little too terrifying, especially when he assaults gorgeous newcomer Rachel Shelley. Some memorable scenes: Goldie, his head framed almost in a religious aura; the Black Rain style face off with Chinese gangsters and a decent dance number near the movie's finale. Reminiscent of Danny Cannon's The Young Americans, this looks to be a suitable calling card for any Hollywood producer looking to hire Goth for an American project. No classic but try and stick with it as there are a few diamonds in the rough.

Having a bit of the fascination for the UK at the moment, Goth's attempt at the 'gangster genre' has yielded some interesting results. The overall look is very slick and appealing in that shiny advertising manner. The music's good, although my knowledge of techno is limited. The 'bad-bwoy' vibe; dress, cars, sound systems, the walk, is there although lagging/strained in places. Some of the actors seem to be uncomfortable in/with their roles and scenes fall flat. The story lines of power and obsession are obvious but lacking in believability in areas. Overall, a worthy attempt. Nuff respect-wicked closing scene.

This gritty, urban saga is not an easy movie to watch but it is such brilliant filmmaking that it will stay with you for a long time.

Inhabited by carefully drawn individuals and acted with a natural but grim reality. The film looks fabulous , the visual version of techno music, all black and shiny and more than a little dangerous. The music is also phenomenal.

This movie has all the makings of a classic tragedy and it delivers! Director Andrew Goth's writing is taut and effective. His direction is wonderfully stylized and enormously potent. And he is absolutely right in the role of Ray, the gentler cousin. David Bowie pops up throughout the film and brings a calming presence to the mayhem. And finally, Goldie, the music sensation is amazing and a very scary guy.

i watched this film straight after watching triads yardies and onion bhajees and was struck by the similarities in tone and filming methods. andrew goth plays a gangster trying to go straight by building up a music career but his cousin goldie decides to ruin everything. the locations are gloomy and you just know that everyone is going to suffer in this film. like triads, yardies and onion bhajees there is a gang war element to the film with the combined black and white gangs taking out the Chinese. a shootout in a Chinese restaurant is bloody and David bowie also stars as a sleezy gang leader. this film never got seen by a wider audience and its a pity because it is a good example of the new style of film making coming out of the uk. get it if you can on DVD as it is quite cheap to buy.