The soundtrack is in your face for no real reason and it takes a while to get going, but it's a pretty fun gangster film. Hoskins is really good and there are some really striking scenes, including the ending, that make up for some of the rough edges.

Solidly plotted gangster flick that obliquely addresses the seamy side of Thatcher's economy.

A really good british gangster film that holds above most in the genre by virtue of Hoskins' and Mirren's performances. Its tight focus on a crime boss's emotional well being while his empire crashes around him makes for a surprisingly thrilling mystery to watch unfold. Tips its cards a little early, but then still packs a couple more twists to throw you off. The score really dates the film, and can be grating to some, but I found it kind of oddly endearing.

Very good thriller that takes the gangster flicks of the 30's and the noir sensibilities of the 50's and places them in the Thatcher-era political/economic climate. The plot unwinds at a satisfactory pace, revealing information at an accelerating rate. Hoskins gives a powerhouse performance, Mirren is fantastic as always. The music is a trifle dated, but I've heard cheesier. All in all, it's a compelling (and entertaining) look at two different kinds of violent underworlds in conflict.

Generally a very good crime movie, however the music is just wrong and I had a hard time taking this film anywhere near seriously because of it.

87.500

Bob Hoskins is the sexiest hairy bald fat man of all time. Cracking film.

Solid gangster flick with a great show from Hoskins. The Irish gangsters coming out of the truck on meat hooks is classic. Great finale to boot.

Excellent film.

Awesome gangster movie. You will never forget Bob Hoskins after seeing this one

Good movie, but it didn't interest me very much. I think I'm just generally fed up with gangster movies. I did like parts of it quite a bit. One thing I particularly liked was how the last scene was basically a gangster version of the final scene of The Graduate.

This is probably the only British gangster film which is actually worth watching.

Bob Hoskins elevates this meandering gangster flick. ugh at the soundtrack.

Engrossing crime thriller explodes the genre when it turns out the suspects are unusual. Mirren and Hoskins are fantastic. Rug pulled out at regular intervals.

Didn't really do a lot for me this one, apart from Hoskins. He was excellent, but everyone else seemed a bit stilted and wooden to me, particularly Thompson, who I've never rated. The electronic score wasn't that great for me either. Thought it would be better given the write-ups.

Brilliant bit of early '80s film-making. Mirren and Hoskins are brilliant, as is that bloke that everyone will know from "Casualty". Gritty.

Very solid and catchy. Hoskins and Mirren shine the screen. Mac Kenzie's direction is also masterful in the way he managed to blend in the back and let the game play out. Soundtrack is engaging as well.

Superb film. It's a classic in the genre on a par with _The Godfather_, _The Public Enemy_, and _High Sierra_.