Now, I know that I have not really given a full-fledged description of the film is about; that is really something you need to find out for yourself should you choose to step into the theater. I cannot say this was a great movie. It is also a toss-up as to whether it is even a good movie. Despite all of that, it needs to be said that this is an impressive film, even without ever feeling connected to the lives of the characters.
The gangster genre is one that has been mined for all sorts of drama, suspense, and thrills for decades. It is a genre that can be used by anyone looking to tell a story, not needing to be terribly inventive to be a halfway decent film. What makes RocknRolla stand out is the visual flair that Guy Ritchie infuses it with. That is his true talent. The man knows how to inject life into the look of a film and this movie certainly has style to spare. Yes, it is flashy, but not overly so. It is reason enough to give this film a shot.
RocknRolla is a gangster film with a visual flourish that keeps the eyes involved. There is a seamless, easy flow that does not allow the viewer to lose track of the various threads as they move along their paths. This wonderful flow and style, combined with the chemistry of the cast, is enough to make this at the very lease a mild recommendation. What drags it down, again, is the fact that I did not connect with any of the characters. I did not really care what happened to them.
Bottom line. Mediocre film that is worth a peek but is not up to the level of his early works. Watch it for the flow and the style, avoid it for the character and development.
Mildly Recommended.
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