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Director Guy Ritchie needs no introduction. His crime comedies are very successful. That is why the premiere of “Gentlemen” could not go unnoticed. Moreover, the director wrote the script for this film on his own.
Comedy uses a non-linear narrative, multiple storylines that intertwine at the end. The protagonist of the film is Michael Pearson. He was born into a poor family and already in his youth began to earn on his own. Pearson always dreamed of big money. True, he chose an illegal way of enrichment – the sale of drugs. Gradually, his business took off. Michael has an enemy, an editor nicknamed Big Dave is very offended by him. He had long noticed that drug lord Pearson was somehow interconnected with a member of the royal family. He is ready to do anything to find dirt on the offender…
A beautiful film about the elite of the gangster world will appeal to all lovers of gangster stories. If you have already managed to evaluate it, pay attention to the rating of films similar to The Gentlemen of 2020.
10 Lay low in Bruges (2007)
A tragic comedy that brought its creator (director and screenwriter in one person) worldwide fame. Martin McDonagh has even been compared to Quentin Tarantino. Rey is an aspiring killer. He received his first assignment, but failed to complete it. His boss Harry ordered the priest to be killed. During the “operation”, an innocent child dies at the hands of Ray. Ray and his partner Ken receive a new order from the boss – to lay low in Bruges. New acquaintances, adventures, pleasant pastime… Meanwhile, Ken receives a new task…
9. The Big Lebowski (1998)
A film by the Coen brothers, which did not bring much financial success, but became a cult classic. Single man Jeffrey Lebowski, nicknamed the Dude, lives an unremarkable life. His interests are alcohol and bowling. One day, bandits come to his apartment. They claim that Lebowski’s wife owes them a large amount. Geoffrey never married. The bandits understand that they made a mistake, but finally spoil Lebowski’s favorite carpet. He loses his temper and decides to find his namesake in order to get compensation from him. There are many adventures ahead of the Dude. How will this fascinating story end? The answer to this question is in The Big Lebowski.
8. Seven Psychopaths (2012)
Another creation of Martin McDonagh. The protagonist, a writer named Marty, is having difficulty. He can’t finish his book called Seven Psychopaths. His buddy Billy solves the problem by posting an ad asking psychopaths to share their stories. One of them agrees to Marty’s terms. Meanwhile, Billy tries to earn his living in an unusual way. He steals dogs, and then returns them to their owners and receives a reward. This time, things didn’t go as he planned. Billy has stolen the pet of Charlie’s most violent gangster. For the sake of Shih Tzu Bonnie, the bandit is ready for anything …
7. Layer Cake (2004)
Layer Cake is a British crime drama film directed by Matthew Vaughn. The unnamed protagonist (here called X-Four) tells his story. He owns a successful but illegal business. Drugs. He understands the danger of his position and wants to retire. In addition, it turns out that the hero has a boss who is ready to let him go, but in return Four X must do him a favor. You just need to find the missing girl. She is the daughter of a close friend of the boss. The hero does not have the slightest doubt that he will cope with the task. It’s not as easy as he thought.
6. Pulp Fiction (1994)
“Pulp Fiction” is the most famous film by Quentin Tarantino, which for 25 years has not left the ratings of the best films from famous movie sites. Tarantino uses a special technique. The film presents several stories, but the viewer does not see them in chronological order. The main characters are two bandits. Jules Winnfield and Vincent Vega are involved in the showdown and solve problems with the boss’s debtors. During the breaks of “working days” they have philosophical conversations and tell each other interesting stories.
5. Revolver (2005)
The third film by Guy Ritchie, whose heroes are criminals and bandits. Jake Green – the protagonist of the movie “Revolver” gets into an unpleasant situation. The city is addicted to gambling. Of course, illegal. On the eve of the big game, it turns out that one of the crime boss’s guys is missing. Then Jake gets an offer he can’t refuse. He must take part in the game, otherwise the criminals promise to deal with his loved ones. Green is victorious, but after the game a shootout breaks out and the money disappears. Jake goes to jail. After seven years, he is released and wants to take revenge on his offenders.
4. Lucky Number Slevin (2005)
Slevin’s Lucky Number is a crime thriller film directed by Scottish director Paul McGuigan. Slevin Kelevr lost everything. Beloved girl gave preference to another man, the apartment was sealed. Slevin arrives in New York, he is going to stay with his friend for a while. The big city meets him unfriendly. At the airport, Kelevra is robbed and his documents are taken from him. When Slevin comes to Nick, another trouble awaits him. The friend disappeared, and his neighbor is sure that the guy was kidnapped. Soon Slevin is also kidnapped, mistaken for Nick. Kelevr learns that a friend owes a large sum of money. He also understands that he will not be able to convince the bandits that he is not Nick …
3. Rock ‘n’ Roll (2008)
Three bandits from the group “Wild Gang” dreamed of big money. But their real estate scam brought a completely different result. Instead of profit – a debt of two million pounds. Crime boss Lenny Cole is not one to wait. Meanwhile, he makes a big deal, gets 7 million from a Russian oligarch. He, in turn, turns to the accountant Stella for help, but she also does not mind making money. Rock ‘n’ Roll is Guy Ricci’s independent crime comedy that’s definitely not family friendly.
2. Big jackpot (2000)
This film, like the next one, is the work of Guy Ricci. “Big Jackpot” has received a number of awards and has become a cult classic. A group of bandits commit a robbery of a jewelry store. Frankie “Four Fingers” has to deliver a large diamond to his boss. Russian hitman Boris-Razor finds out about the gem and wants to take it. Soon information about the diamond becomes available to a large circle of people. Each of them wants to get it. Gunfights, chases, fights… Will Frankie be able to save the diamond?
1. Cards, money, two barrels (1998)
The film “Cards, Money, Two Smoking Barrels” won 12 awards and became a major box office success. Four friends decided to get rich on card games. The easiest way to make a fortune for them was a card tournament, which costs 100 pounds to enter. Friends send the most successful of them, but he does not justify the hopes placed on him. Now they owe the organizer of the tournament a round sum. They have a week to raise money. They soon find a way out. You just need to intercept the loot from the bandits who decided to rob the home drug lab.