To get it out of the way, is the film misogynist. Hugely so. Did I still enjoy myself. Yes, I did, to a certain extent. What does this make me? I don't know.
That being said, I think this would have worked wonders on the stage and I hope someone realises this and does put it up on stage because I think it would make tantalizing theatre.
All the performances are first rate. Ian McShane and John Hurt being the standouts and it was interesting seeing Ray Winstone trying to invert his hard bastard status.
Some of the writing especially the rhythms that are found between the five male leads and are fantastic to listen to. Especially one segment where they are all trying to out do each other with pay outs to the kidnapped man. I couldn't stop laughing at this point and everyone was saying it with relish.
Go to this film if you want to see the cream of English Acting and if you want to see some good ballsy dialogue that doesn't shy away from it's own dastardliness.
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