Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins

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Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins

2021

1h 47m

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The origin story of how Tucker, Rolfie and Pat Tate unite to form their own firm. Tucker returns from the Falklands War a bitter and angry man, making a name for himself in the Essex underworld with his security business and drug dealing.

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

Say what you might about the Rise of the Footsoldier franchise - for example, that the films are boringly repetitive or that they wallow way too much in macho, estuary-accented crime-flick cliches - at least they're consistent.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 6, 2021

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Stefan Pape

Common Sense Media

Let's just say to get through this, a suspension of disbelief is required.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 13, 2022

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Jack Hawkins

HeyUGuys

Origins won't win any new fans, but for those who find humour in this obscene franchise, the fifth and supposedly final film will prove to be a highly watchable romp.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 14, 2021

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Chris Ward

Flickering Myth

Despite its many flaws Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins still entertains enough and doesn't deviate too far from the template set by its earlier predecessors, or at least not enough to matter when you fancy some knuckle-headed Brit gangster action.

Sep 15, 2021

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Thomas L

I generally like mob movies. If only there was as much violence, as the use of the 'C' word.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/27/25

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Mo C

I loved this, I love all the series , people commenting bad language it's a gangster film Ffs , go watch Disney if you are offended.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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Bruce K

Pretty routine british gangster movie Another one that is dark (visual wise) and violent. Nothing special about this film but noticed the lead character, no matter how tough he is, seems to have a long crying scene. Showing their range of their acting abilities, I gather. Almost forgot......a lot of bad wigs!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/28/22

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r 9

Basically what you'd expect from this. With the exception of nudity, which I don't recall seeing once, 'Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins' features all the other hallmarks from the previous four films - from the overt drug taking to the cringey 'laddish' behaviour. It does feel a little (comparatively) toned down though, I will say. The cast are the cast, none of them are anything amazing but they do commit to their roles in fairness. Terry Stone, Craig Fairbrass and Roland Manookian reprise their roles, which I do like as I'm all for cast continuity when it comes to a film series. One newcomer is Vinnie Jones, who shockingly hasn't appeared in any of the preceding flicks - how? I'm not sure. He's alright, bringing the quintessential hardman act. I mentioned it in my review of the preceding entry, but again I have no idea how they've made this many Footsoldier films ... and this one got a cinema release! I bet they're somehow cooking up a sixth entry as we speak.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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peter s

Pointless displays of violence. Super annoying. Couldn't watch past 20 minutes.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Friday night perfect. For a Brit of the right age, who gets the references. Thanks for that.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Nick Nevern

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Terry Stone

Tony Tucker

Roland Manookian

Craig Rolfe

George Russo

Joey Waller

Craig Fairbrass

Pat Tate

Keith Allen

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Synopsis

The origin story of how Tucker, Rolfie and Pat Tate unite to form their own firm. Tucker returns from the Falklands War a bitter and angry man, making a name for himself in the Essex underworld with his security business and drug dealing.

Director: Nick Nevern
Producer: Andrew Loveday, Terry Loveday, Terry Stone, Richard Turner
Screenwriter: Andrew Loveday
Production Co: Empire Pictures, Haymarket Films , Platinum Pictures Entertainment
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: British English
Runtime: 1h 47m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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