RocknRolla (2008)
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A web of criminal interests collides in London when a billionaire's lucky painting becomes the target of multiple heists.
The story
In London, mob boss Lenny Cole rules a real estate business with the help of his right-hand man Archy. When a billionaire Russian businessman, Uri Omovich, plans a land deal, various criminals—including a gang called 'The Wild Bunch' and Uri's accountant Stella—seek to profit from it. The situation escalates when Stella double-crosses Uri to steal funds, while Lenny's estranged stepson, Johnny Quid, steals Uri's 'lucky painting' after faking his own death. As the various factions move to secure the money and the painting, a chaotic series of betrayals and heists unfolds across the city.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
In London, mob boss Lenny Cole rules a real estate business, while billionaire Uri Omovich plans a land deal. Uri's accountant, Stella, double-crosses him to steal funds by hiring 'The Wild Bunch,' a gang led by One-Two. Simultaneously, Lenny's stepson Johnny Quid steals Uri's 'lucky painting' after faking his death. As the heist unfolds, Lenny and Archy hunt for Johnny, while Uri becomes suspicious of Stella. Victor, Uri's assistant, beats Lenny with a golf club to warn him about the painting. The Wild Bunch eventually gets the painting from a thief and gives it to Stella. However, Uri discovers the betrayal and orders Victor to kill her. Archy eventually captures Johnny and the Wild Bunch, leading to a confrontation where Archy discovers Lenny has been secretly working with the police to eliminate rivals. Archy has Lenny drowned and fed to crayfish. Johnny, having survived the initial execution attempt with the Wild Bunch, escapes and eventually finds freedom from his addiction, declaring his intent to become a 'real RocknRolla.'
- First release year
- 2008
- Runtime (minutes)
- 114
- Production countries
- United States; United Kingdom; France
- Original languages
- English; French; Russian
- Directors
- Guy Ritchie
- Writers
- Guy Ritchie · writer; Guy Ritchie · director
- Cast and characters
- Gerard Butler · One-Two; Tom Wilkinson · Lenny Cole; Thandiwe Newton · Stella; Mark Strong · Archy; Idris Elba · Mumbles; Tom Hardy · Handsome Bob; Toby Kebbell · Johnny Quid; Jeremy Piven · Roman
- Genres
- crime comedy
- Themes
- Betrayal; Crime; Addiction
- Tone and mood
- Comedy; Thriller; Adrenaline-fuelled
- Premise and plot tags
- Gangster; Heist; Crime Comedy
- Franchise connections
- RocknRolla
- Reception
- The film received mixed reviews from critics, with a 60% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 53 out of 100 on Metacritic. It was praised for its direction and performances but criticized for its unoriginal themes.
- Reported review scores
- Rotten Tomatoes · score: 60% · review count: 147
- Production trivia
- A scheduling conflict prevented the casting of Jason Statham.; The film was shot on the Arriflex D-20.; Two scenes were filmed at Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire.
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