American Michael "Mickey" Pearson (McConaughey) is a drug kingpin in London. After years at the top, he is looking to sell the business and retire with his wife Rosalind (Dockery). He wants to sell quietly to American businessman Matthew Berger (Strong), but he is approached by Dry Eye (Golding), a Chinese gangster, with another offer.
At the same time, one of Mickey's marijuana farms is raided by a group of delinquents. The group are aspiring fighters and rappers, who film the act and post it to YouTube alongside their raps. Coach (Farrell) makes them return the plants and goes to Mickey's number 2, Ray (Hunnam) to work out a deal.
Meanwhile, tabloid editor Big Dave (Marsan) wants to destroy Mickey's reputation. He sends private investigator, Fletcher (Grant), to find dirt on Mickey and his drug empire. Instead, Fletcher takes the evidence to Ray and asks for a higher price.
With the publicity of the raid and the pressure from Dry Eye, can Mickey successfully sell the business and walk away unharmed?
This is director Guy Ritchie's 11th feature film and a return to the British gangster films that started his career.
The Good:
As usual, the story (written by Ritchie) juggles a large cast and many moving pieces with ease. It feels like the type of story that gets better with subsequent viewing. The film boasts a stellar cast, many who worked with Ritchie in the past.
The Bad:
I don't have many complaints... it wasn't a perfect film, but it was an enjoyable ride. There are some unnecessary moments (i.e. the pig, the pound of flesh, etc), but most of the worst pieces are left to the audiences imagination.
Other Comments:
-The cast is great, but the main standouts are Colin Farrell and Hugh Grant
-Colin Farrell is great as Coach. His custom tracksuits, alongside the Toddlers in similar uniforms, and overall character traits work well.
-Hugh Grant plays a different character... he is smarmy and conniving, but you can't help but be mesmerized by his character.
-I was thoroughly entertained. The plot keeps you guessing and the performances are top-notch. I look forward to watching this film again.
The Gentlemen (2019) 113 minutes
Rating: R for violence, language throughout, sexual references and drug content
Director: Guy Ritchie
Starring: Matthew McConaughey as Michael Pearson
Charlie Hunnam as Raymond Smith
Henry Golding as Dry Eye
Michelle Dockery as Rosalind Pearson
Jeremy Strong as Matthew Berger
Colin Farrell as Coach
Hugh Grant as Fletcher
Eddie Marsan as Big Dave
Tom Wu as Lord George
Bugzy Malone as Ernie
Chidi Ajufo as Bunny
Jason Wong as Phuc
Other films directed by Guy Ritchie
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