The Business

Set in the 1980s, Frankie is a young man from South London who dreams of escaping his working-class background. He becomes involved with a charismatic gangster named Charlie, who introduces him to the lucrative world of drug dealing. As Frankie climbs the ranks, he experiences the high life of wealth and power, but also the escalating violence and paranoia that comes with it. He must navigate treacherous alliances and betrayals while trying to maintain his own identity amidst the chaos.

The Business received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its gritty portrayal of 1980s London gangster culture and its strong performances, particularly from Danny Dyer and Geoff Bell. Some found the plot to be somewhat derivative of other crime films, but it was generally appreciated for its energy and stylish execution.

• Praised for its authentic depiction of the era and its stylish, energetic direction.
• Danny Dyer's performance as the ambitious Frankie is a standout.
• Some found the narrative formulaic, but enjoyed the overall gangster movie tropes.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's portrayal of 1980s London and the criminal underworld. Many enjoyed the performances and the film's gritty realism, though some felt the story lacked originality.

The film is inspired by the real-life rise and fall of various London gangsters in the 1980s, particularly drawing parallels to the rise of drug empires in the era.