Sexy Beast
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Movie Reviews of Sexy Beast
Movie Review: Beastly Stuff, And Utterly Fascinatng
Summary: 5 Stars
The more I see "Sexy Beast," the more fascinating it gets, and it was pretty interesting the first time! And, at less than an hour-and-a-half it's even more watchable. It also is a good idea to play this with the English subtitles on, unless you can understand the strong British accents, and can interpret the slang words.
Ben Kingsley, as sociopath "Don Logan," is unbelievably intense and almost has my jaw dropping when watching him in here. Ian McShane is another creepy guy in here as "Teddy." It's also very stylishly filmed.
This is one movie you will not forget. Warning: it's rough, crude and strange. Expect a lot of "f" words and "c" words. Also expect an interesting 89 minutes.
Movie Review: The Brotherhood of Thieves
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is the new bench mark for gangster flicks. No flowery embellishments, bleary moral theames or ultra-violence - Just stripped down, hard tailed, gut check entertainment. If you feel that a gangster's relationship to his mother should be a central theme in a crime drama, you'll be disapointed with Sexy Beast. This is a ruthless, riveting and unrivaled movie made all the better by fantastic acting and great cinematography. Watch for the change in mood at the resturant, Ben Kingsley talking to himself in the mirror, Gal and Teddy Bass's drive to the airport - genuinley portrayed tension, genuine fear. If you don't feel it - see a Doctor. Buy [or] rent... this movie first chance you get.Movie Review: Second best movie I saw last year.
Summary: 5 Stars
Full disclosure: the best movie I saw last year was Mulholland Drive. That's where I'm coming from.Sexy Beast is a fantastic movie, and I'm shocked by how many of the folks in the Amazon reviews used "shallow," "predictable," and "standard" in their negative reviews. These people are NOT GETTING IT. The movie is a carefully structured, impressionistic character study, focusing on the vulnerabilities and strengths we gain when we love another person. I was blown away when I saw it. I've watched it ten times since I got the DVD, several times with the very funny, very smart commentary by Sir Ben Kinglsey and the movie's producer. Buy it. Buy it now.
Movie Review: Worth it for the performances
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a run of the mill english crime drama. So why did I rate it five stars? Well this is one of those movies which you do not watch for the plot - you watch it for the performances of the entire cast.
The stand out performance is Ben Kingsley as the nightmare of a gangster who comes to visit and refuses to leave. But the movie would not work without Ray Winstone who turns Gal the retired Gangster into a sympathetic character, a man who has found his own paradise and will do anything to defend it.
And watch Ian McShanes scene stealing performance as gangster boss Teddy "Mr Black Magic" Bass.
Movie Review: Very Good in an Unexpected Way
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered this movie based on a friend's recommendation when I said I enjoyed another excellent UK crime thriller, Layer Cake. By comparison, Sexy Beast is a very different film from Layer Cake. It feels perfectly European (not American) in terms of its careful, methodical pacing and gradually building tension. I never knew what would happen next in this film, and I loved that. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Also, the beautiful scenery at the villa on the Spanish coast was a treat for the eyes (and makes me want to retire to the Costa del Sol just like the lead character).