RocknRolla
RocknRolla

RocknRolla

2008Movie114 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes59%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users73%
Director: Guy RitchieGenres: Crime, Action, Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

A flashy London crime film, RocknRolla follows the intersecting lives of a group of small-time criminals, a Russian oligarch with a penchant for real estate and illegal dealings, and a missing dirty Russian bond. Everyone is after a valuable slab of communist-era art, leading to a chaotic chain of events involving double-crosses, unexpected alliances, and violent confrontations on the city's underworld.

Critical Reception

RocknRolla received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised Guy Ritchie's return to his signature fast-paced, stylized crime caper formula, others found the plot convoluted and the characters underdeveloped. Audiences generally had a more positive reception, enjoying the energetic direction and ensemble cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic direction and Guy Ritchie's return to form.
  • Criticized by some for a convoluted plot and uneven character development.
  • Generally seen as an entertaining, if not groundbreaking, crime caper.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed RocknRolla, appreciating its stylish direction, fast-paced action, and dark humor. Many found the ensemble cast engaging and the overall experience entertaining, though some felt the plot was a bit too complicated.

Fun Fact

During filming, Guy Ritchie reportedly had trouble keeping the cast in line, describing them as 'a bunch of hooligans' who loved to party.

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3 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I really enjoyed this. A great ensemble cast delivering a gangster thriller that pokes it's tongue out at just about everything/body whilst still retaining enough menace to keep it engaging. As ever with Ritchie films, it does run a bit to ...
Kenneth Axel Carlsson

Kenneth Axel Car...

Someone is trying to make easy money, but gets screwed. However, there is always a bigger fish in the pond looking to eat the smaller fish. In this movie, lowly criminals meets councillors, junkies, dead musicians, dirty accountants, nasty ...
Andres Gomez

Andres Gomez

Ritchie repeats again the same template and this is not one of his best shots.