The 51st State

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John C We’ve all seen the ‘buddy cop movies’ where two mismatched police officers are forced to work together in order to solve a case. Well… this is like one of those. Only the central protagonists aren’t cops – they’re criminals. And, naturally, they’re not looking to solve a case, only to works a drugs sting which involves double-crossing about every drug dealer from Los Angeles to Liverpool. It could have been nothing special and, although the plot is hardly legendary, the fact that the two main leads are Samuel L Jackson and Robert Carlyle go some way to raising it above average. For a start they play off each other well. It’s fair to say that the two actors are about as different physically as can be and that also goes some way to help their – fragile – relationship as they’re pursued through Liverpool by everyone from drug dealers to crooked cops and assassins. The two leads are about the only ‘A-listers’ on the case, but the supporting cast has all sorts of familiar faces cropping up, all turning in pretty decent performances. It may not have the general wit and style of other British gangster films (ala Lock Stock and Snatch), but it’s fast paced enough to keep most people’s interest if you’re generally a fan of gangster films and don’t mind watching too much violence and blood (and other bodily fluids) flying across the screen, then you might like to give this one a go. Considering it’s never really mentioned when people talk about the ‘great’ British gangster films, it’s not as bad as it could be (and you get to watch Samuel L Jackson bust a few heads with a golf club – what more could you want?). Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/09/24 Full Review Faye B Hilarious film that really captures Liverpool- and i live there!! Love the banter about british slang and that they used the proper accents Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/06/23 Full Review Bryan Great movie. Hilarious. Anyone who doesn't like this is just plain wrong. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/31/22 Full Review Audience Member This wasn't a great movie but I had fun with the quirky characters and am usually a fan of blending a comedic tone with an action or suspense story. Emily Mortimer is someone I typically like and this was a different character for her, while Rhys Ifans had a really fun supporting role. I almost gave this 3* towards the end as I was dying during the final scene with Meat Loaf, executing a solid Co-stan-za, and leaving on a really high note. 5.5/10 Samuel L. Jackson Binge: Jackson probably had the most interesting character, inexplicably wearing a kilt and carrying a bag of golf clubs with him throughout the movie, which naturally became a humorous issue as his character was fleeing criminals and law enforcement for most of the film. SLJ January #68 Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member I would have thought a film with Samuel L. Jackson set in the UK as a streetwise chemist would be a riot, but it wasn't I was thoroughly bored and tuned out most of it. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Drug dealing chemist entrepreneur creates a new strain of narcotics. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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