A stylish if familiar tale of a man hopelessly entangled in his past.
London Boulevard
Not every criminal wants to be one.
2010 · 1h 43m · R
Crime, Drama
Directed by
William Monahan
Overview
A parolee falls for a reclusive movie star while trying to evade a ruthless gangster.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
A movie is more than dialogue and a soundtrack. And direction is a lot more than making sure all your favorite parts of your own script make it to the screen intact.
In trying to take a bite out of crime and another out of fame, [Monahan has] ended up with more than he can chew for his first time in the director's chair.
Monahan's trademark tart dialogue is as strong as ever, and Farrell and Winstone make for a formidable pair of opponents.
There is too much to be absorbed in too little time and not enough tissue connecting abbreviated, sometimes unnecessary subplots.
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