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Revolver [2005]
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· The Concept: Interview with Guy Ritchie & James Herbert · The Game: Making of Revolver · Deleted Scenes · Out-takes · Music Trailer
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DVD Description
Gambler and conman Jake Green (Jason Statham) always ran with a bad crowd and it cost him seven years of his life when he took the rap for mean Dorothy Macha (Ray Liotta) and wound up in jail. After his release, Jake becomes unbeatable at the tables using a formula for the ultimate con that he learned from two mysterious fellow prisoners. Now he is ready to take his revenge. Macha is plotting to eliminate his ruthless rival, Lord John, and has staked his credibility on a huge drug deal with the all-powerful Sam Gold. Jake visits Macha at his casino and humiliates him publicly in a game of chance. Macha fearing more of the same medicine sends his goons to "take care of" Jake. His life is saved by enigmatic Zach (Vincent Pastore) who, with his equally inscrutable partner Avi (André Benjamin), offers Jake protection. Against his better judgment, Jake accepts. He soon finds himself playing the very last game he wants to be playing, and there is danger at every turn. But the biggest danger of all comes from a totally unexpected source…
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Special Features
· Commentary with Guy Ritchie
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Synopsis
A gambler who wins every game he plays takes on the local crime lord and forgets to lose.
What?
Review date: 2008-08-05 Rating: 2 out of 10
Jason Statham's quite good in this, Guy Ritchie's awful fourth about, um, the human ego?? What the hell is it about? Even if I did understand it, it would still be rubbish, despite a great cast and every single shot looking real pretty. I think the reason most people didn't "get it" (as the IMDB forumers hasten to accuse) is because Ritchie has no clue what he's blathering on about, taking some of the most well known studies in the human psyche and shoehorning them into the non-plot of this pretentious failure of a film.
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Reviews
Surprisingly bad
Review date: 2008-06-20 Rating: 4 out of 10
This has some great sequences, but added together it makes a really dull film! I have no idea how this went so wrong. One for fans of train wrecks.
unwatchable
Review date: 2008-06-07 Rating: 2 out of 10
pretentious rubbish that is so unwatchable i switched off after 20 minets
it is really bad
3.5--It's not Ritchie's best, but it's not a total mess either
Review date: 2008-05-29 Rating: 6 out of 10
Guy Ritchie says he got into the film business because he always wanted to direct entertaining movies. And his latest crime thriller "Revolver" is exactly that. It's heavily flawed and utterly ridiculous, but at least it's entertaining. The story, confusing as it is, focuses on Jake Green (Jason Statham), a quick-witted gambler who puts his life on the line when he insults Dorothy Macha (Ray Liotta), a powerful casino owner. After Macha orders his ruthless killers to take him out, Jake seeks shelter with two con men offering to protect him in return for his fortune.
"Revolver" is as chaotic as a massive shoot-out in which it's nearly impossible to figure out who's shooting whom. Ritchie's script is a total, pseudo-philosophical mess, digging deep into the intricacies of the human ego. Ritchie also plays around with certain rules and formulas to pull off the ultimate con, but the whole game concept is ludicrously over the top. Meanwhile, the characters spend most of the time tossing around wise rules instead of delivering a coherent exchange of dialogue. "You can only get smarter by playing a smarter opponent" or "The greatest enemy will hide in the last place you would ever look" are just two of a horde of examples. The film also ends with a major twist, but if you haven't lost track of things or even care enough to stay focused until the end, chances are you won't be surprised.
I initially expected more from the actors, but they're certainly not in their best shape. Jason Statham is always good at playing tough guys looking for trouble, and he's undoubtedly the only cast member to put on a good show as Jake Green. Ray Liotta struggles in the role of malicious casino tyrant, but the only intimidating thing is his underwear. He really could've worn more clothes. As for Andre Benjamin and Vincent Pastore, their shallow performances almost go unnoticed.
On a more positive note however, "Revolver" is incredibly fast-paced and action-loaded. No matter how confusing or ludicrous the plot really is, the movie is stuffed with hot pursuits and crazy shoot-outs, captured stylishly by cinematographer Tim Maurice-Jones. In the end, despite the crippled script, Ritchie's direction and vision give way for some extravagant but compelling sequences that will keep the entertainment boat afloat for 105 minutes. I recommend this flick to Ritchie fans who are glad he dumped "Swept Away" and returned to the action genre.
Dont believe the bile
Review date: 2008-04-05 Rating: 10 out of 10
i watched this again on dvd last night and thought I'd throw my hat into the ring on this.
The reviews for Revolver in the UK were so bad, I did actually go and see this in the cinema. Now, I'm no fan of Mr Ritchies previous work (Lock Stock was OK, I hated Snatch, and Swept Away was a disaster), so I wasn't expecting much. What was clear after seeing the movie was that critics had panned the movie because... i don't know - it was his time for a kicking, he was 'Mr Madonna'? It's just a symptom of the mentality of the UK press, because there are so many movies worse than this that get such a better reception.
So why 5 stars from me? Revolver is beautifully (and creatively) shot, edited and directed, has great performances from Statham and Liotta and is constantly entertaining. But what elevates this is the fact that halfway through the movie (around about when Mr Green goes through, and comes back through, a car window), it stops being a gangster movie and enters Fight Club/ Memento territory, and you're left to make your own conclusions.... about existence and the game of life.
The lift scene, where Green battles against him self, is a stunning recreation of the mental dialogue, the inner enemy, that we all (largely unknowingly) battle every hour of the day. The cartoon attack on Lord Johns and Mecha's men, the restaurant shoot out - the movie is stuffed full of memorable scenes.
If you loved the straight gangster movies Ritchie has done before, you'll likely hate this (there were a number of walkouts at the showing I went to). If you want to see a film maker throw off the shackles of his previous work and create something as original as the films of Fincher or Stone or Lynch, give this a chance, but there are no easy answers. Bravo Mr Ritchie, I eagerly await your next release.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Jason Statham
Mark Strong
Derek Mak
Ray Liotta
Terence Maynard
Creators:
Jason Statham (Primary Contributor)
Derek Mak (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
EAN: 7321900911702
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL, Special Edition, Widescreen,
Release date: 2006-03-06
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 115 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2005
Language: English (Original Language)