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May I Kill U?

  • 2012
  • Unrated
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
506
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May I Kill U? (2012)
In London, a head injury turns a bicycle cop into a mad vigilante whose popularity rises as he dispenses justice to scumbags.
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Dark ComedyComedyCrimeHorrorThriller

A Banksy-style vigilante cycles round London killing scumbags. In their last moments, filmed and posted on social media, they agree to die: WTF! Is this a hoaxer? Hero? Or psycho? A new Come... Read allA Banksy-style vigilante cycles round London killing scumbags. In their last moments, filmed and posted on social media, they agree to die: WTF! Is this a hoaxer? Hero? Or psycho? A new Comedy Thriller.A Banksy-style vigilante cycles round London killing scumbags. In their last moments, filmed and posted on social media, they agree to die: WTF! Is this a hoaxer? Hero? Or psycho? A new Comedy Thriller.

  • Director
    • Stuart Urban
  • Writer
    • Stuart Urban
  • Stars
    • Kevin Bishop
    • Jack Doolan
    • Frances Barber
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    506
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Stuart Urban
    • Writer
      • Stuart Urban
    • Stars
      • Kevin Bishop
      • Jack Doolan
      • Frances Barber
    • 15User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 7Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Kevin Bishop
    Kevin Bishop
    • Baz
    Jack Doolan
    Jack Doolan
    • Seth
    Frances Barber
    Frances Barber
    • Bernice
    Hayley-Marie Axe
    Hayley-Marie Axe
    • Val
    Kasia Koleczek
    Kasia Koleczek
    • Maya
    Rosemary Leach
    Rosemary Leach
    • Mags
    Ali Craig
    Ali Craig
    • Andy
    Rachael Evelyn
    Rachael Evelyn
    • Tracy
    Israel Oba
    • Clark
    • (as Tyson Oba)
    Jessica Jackson-Smith
    • Mandy
    Margarita Nazarenko
    • Trafficked Woman
    Kimberley Drew
    Kimberley Drew
    • Police Shooter 2
    Bethen Thorpe
    • Lesbian Mum
    Bitzy Au
      Ellie Badcock
      • Girl
      Katharine Blackshaw
      • Plain Clothes Police Officer
      Julian Boote
      • Scene Of Crime Officer
      Tom Cheshire
      Tom Cheshire
      • Police Shooter
      • Director
        • Stuart Urban
      • Writer
        • Stuart Urban
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      User reviews15

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      10dagallop

      Absolutely dark, twisted and fundamentally brilliant!

      I'd like to be able to say something bad about this movie, but I can't. I tried hard to find something about it that irked me, something that bothered me about the acting or the direction, but I cannot think of one thing. In fact, I watched it a second time, just before writing this to see if there was anything that I didn't like. Alas, I could not.

      A brilliant set up, rather tenuous contributor to the cause of the 'issue' but even that was well thought out. It could have been one of those robocop plot lines where a catastrophic incident plays into the derived condition, but even that left me thinking; it could be that simple.

      The best part of this movie is the straight faced Kevin Bishop really making you feel you can relate to his initial frustrations. His personal life overlaps with his professional life and sets him spiraling into the dark world that is the home of the vigilante.

      Of all the movies that I should have seen (or been aware of) at the time of release, this is currently top. As I said before, I can't fault the movie but I would fault the lack of marketing or buzz about it. It is one of those movies that should have been in the limelight immediately it was released but if it was, I certainly didn't hear about it.

      Great movie, not recommended for anyone who doesn't like a sinister black thriller/comedy that leaves you with a grin and a "how could you follow that" impression.
      10rob-burrows1-325-819120

      I would most certainly recommend.

      I found this film to be quite a surprise in that I found it somewhat hard to identify the genre: I concluded that this was mainly due to it following a number of strands that combined comedy, horror and notion of drama that together provided a caricature of London's finest that may shock but will also certainly attract. It was a most original concept that was well written, well directed and well made. The lead character's strange tastes were matched by the strange relationship he 'enjoyed' with his with his mother. His notion of service in which he pursues his own agenda was quite hilarious. Suffice to say this appeared to be driven by a rather overwhelming personality disorder that verged on the psychotic. It was certainly off-beat but also highly entertaining, sometimes shocking and came with the raw-edge grittiness that British films often excel at. In fact it is fair to say that this is an example of Indie Cinema at its best and I would certainly recommend it.
      7sharp-schmutter

      Comes hitting with the strength of a cult classic

      Comes hitting with the strength of a cult classic, and hopefully to stay. This witty English comedy has collected laughter among the audiences and reluctance among the critics. Extremely contemporary, this film may fail to pass the test of time, but for the time that has been running has delighted viewers with his dark humour and satirical style that has been characteristic of decades of English storytelling.

      This eccentric mesh, all topped with the brilliant performance of Kevin Bishop, foresees the actor's career break toward comedy, proving success in both sides of the lake after his role in Super Fun Night.

      However, the film doesn't seem to have fulfilled the American critic scene's expectations. From my point of view, with punch lines like 'Does anyone else here speak English and have been raped?', the scene can be presented a bit raw to swallow for American audiences. Nevertheless, is the incongruence and boldness of these dialogues what makes the characters in this film crazy and unique, and builds the dark charm of British comedy.

      Definitely a must see this summer.
      9mahayanafilms

      A dark comedy

      Really enjoyed the style and quirkiness. Keep up the good work.....
      10twomasters

      Strange, surreal and satisfying

      Very often with these kind of films, you get a great concept with a not so great execution, but this is an exception.

      The use of what I imagined to be footage from the 2011 London riots was cleverly interwoven into the film to portray a London of petty crooks and bored coppers. The interesting twist by use of the flipped roles of 'Baz' the bicycle cop and a tattooed and lazily-bearded offender, in what seems to be an interview room, provides a dramatic and humorous opening as the events that led up to the moment unwind before us.

      With his poisonous, ciggy-puffing mother judging his every move and decision, we have the fascinating contrast of Baz' comic work life, in which I felt very comfortable viewing, and his home, which was cleverly filmed to highlight Baz' discomfort and feeling of sickness at his mother's presence and attitude, which resounds in the audience.

      With appropriate twists and turns throughout, this is one of those films that guarantees a laugh and an interesting pry into the lives of those who seem to be totally normal people.

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      • Trivia
        Kevin Bishop, playing a cycling policeman on London streets, was mistaken several times by the public for a real copper. He threatened to arrest a troublesome cab driver who kept driving into shot - enabling the scene to be completed.
      • Quotes

        Baz: [as he throttles Andy the wife beater] Do you deserve to walk this planet?

      • Crazy credits
        "The producers of this film do not encourage any form of vigilantism, and encourage you to join the police instead"
      • Connections
        References Taxi Driver (1976)
      • Soundtracks
        Brommer
        Written by Heyboer, Verdult and Heyboer

        Published by Touch Tones Music Ltd

        Performed by Black Sun Empire

        Courtesy of Black Sun Empire Recordings

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      • Release date
        • January 11, 2013 (United Kingdom)
      • Country of origin
        • United Kingdom
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      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • May I Kill You?
      • Filming locations
        • London, England, UK
      • Production companies
        • Vectis Vision
        • Cyclops Vision
        • MIKU
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      • Budget
        • £1,000,000 (estimated)
      • Gross worldwide
        • $12,571
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 27 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.85 : 1

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