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73 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 58 Ratings

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  • Starring: Daniel Craig
  • Summary: A riveting thriller set in the drug underworld of the UK. (Sony Pictures Classics)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    100
    Fast, convulsive, and densely exciting new British gangster thriller.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Manohla Dargis
    80
    The newest in British gangland entertainment and the tastiest in years.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Ray Bennett
    80
    Smartly put together, with interesting characters and caustic wit.
  4. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    The result is so intoxicating, it hardly matters that you've heard it all before.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. WesM
    10
    The ultimate synthesis of recent British crime classis; the seriousness, characterization and aesthetics of Sexy Beast and the loopy, multilayered plotting and style of Lock Stock... and Snatch. Very highly recommended.… Expand
  2. AngelaB.
    8
    Daniel Craig was great, and I wanted to see his work before James Bond. Good writing and dialogue, but I have seen much of the style before. Nonethess, it was quite interesting, and I am glad I watched it.… Expand
  3. TaylorS.
    7
    It would have been a lot better if they connected the dots more and effectively concluded some of the points and scenes they were trying to accent.
  4. Justinavery7074
    7
    Somewhat great, but a great predecessor to Matthew Vaughn's hollywood masterpieces. Once again, you get to see the pure brilliance and genius of Matthew Vaughn. I **** love that talented bastard.… Expand

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