London's criminal underworld collides in a darkly comic, briskly paced, and pulpy pursuit of millions.
Campy, with dry wit. A late-night trip at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
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No surprises for an R: moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence.
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When a Russian mobster sets up a real estate scam that generates millions of pounds, various members of London's criminal underworld pursue their share of the fortune. Various shady characters, including Mr One-Two, Stella the accountant, and Johnny Quid, a druggie rock-star, try to claim their slice.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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