Sexy Beast [2001] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

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Fed up with the seemingly endless succession of Brit gangster flicks? Or just wish that someone would reinvent the genre? Either way, Sexy Beast is for you. While reintroducing some of the well-worn characters of recent years, the film at least attempts to take a sideways look at the genre. Centred on the lives of two ex-con ex-pats and their new lives in Spain, the story is one concerning the conflict between the past and the present. Ray Winston is Gel, who, enjoying his life of early retirement in the sun, finds his loyalties called into question when asked to return to Britain to take part in an audacious heist. There's not much else to say plot wise, but the script and cast is so strong that the film gets away with it. Eschewing the younger brat pack in favour of the likes of Winston, Ian McShane, Amanda Redman (sadly under-used) and Ben Kingsley (whose ultra foul-mouthed Don steals every scene) gives the film a calm authority. Quite violent--although more in language than action--but not without its moments of brilliant humour, Sexy Beast is an intelligent, enthralling and welcome addition to the gangster-film genre. --Phil Udell

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This is an All-Time Classic British Movie.......2007-10-22

The other reviewers I have read are just so right, once seen this is never forgotten, one of those films you would never really tire of seeing, at the moment I am trying to acquire copies to give to all my friends who have yet to see it; it really is that good. Ben Kingsley plays Don, quite simply one of the scariest guys you could ever see on film, a very unlikeable, foul-mouthed, merciless fellow played to perfection by Kingsley who dominates the screen with his prescence, Ghandi never spoke to people like this I can assure you. Bascially the story is about Kingsley's character Don Logan who goes to Spain where,Gal, played by Ray Winstone is enjoying retirement from the World of the London Gangster. The extremely aggressive Don tries to Press-Gang Gal into doing another tricky heist back in London, much to the consternation of Gal and his wife Didi who are determined that he should not become involved in this lifestyle ever again. I won't give any more of the plot away in this review but this film definately gets my 5 Stars anyday and comes highly recommended.

Smart film and Kingsley will blow you away.......2007-08-13

This film came out in the middle of all those garbage Guy Ritchie movies and showed all the young pretenders how to make a class organised crime film (albeit a tongue in cheek one). Worth watching for Kingsley's in yer face nutter of a villain on its own and shows what a class actor he is. That's mainly it, there are other nice touches, Winstone is nicely laid back and non-aggressive for once, and it suits him well. I should go on and give it an extra star but gangland films aren't really my cup of tea, unless they're classics. Well this isn't Get Carter or Long Good Friday, by any means but I did like it, which means it must've been good.

"I love you, Gal. You're lovable. Big lovable bloke".......2007-07-04

This classy gangster movie was mostly filmed in southern Spain and was the first movie directed by Jonathan Glazer.

Ray Winstone and Ben Kinsley provide two outstanding performances, the latter turning into one of the most terrifying movie characters ever.

The plot is very interesting and the movie is fast, the 90 minutes go very quickly. A retired gangster enjoys life in the sun when he is recalled to London to do a special job, with unexpected consequences.

There is some violence and plenty of strong language, but it is not glamorising.

The extras in the DVD are almost worthless, by the way.

an awesome film and i love it.......2007-03-14

ray winstone is a retired gangster from britain who lives in spain with his wife and the plot starts from there you will love this film i havge seen it about 8 times since it came out and i loved it every time i watched it and i can watch it over and over again because it is an awesome film there r 2 other great british gangster films i wud like 2 mention because they aare legendary aswell the first is snatch wit bradd pitt and the second is lock stock wit vinnie jones both awesome gangster films and if you have neva seen any of them then go out and buy one of em or all three and u will not be dissapointed because they are britisah and we make the best gangster films of all time

jus buy a british gangster film i have mentioned on here and u will love anyone of them i promise you and if u dont then you dont know a what a good film means

unforgettable performance by kingsley.......2007-03-07

An extremely well made british gangster movie with some excellent
performances.
Ben Kingsley is a million miles away from Ghandi thats for sure, also
Ian Mcshane exhibits a chilling menace.
I particularly liked the way he kept questioning Ray Winstone on Don
Logans whereabouts, you got the feeling he knew he was lying.
What can you say about Ben Kingsley in this film, he knew everyone
hated him yet he didnt care.
Talking to himself in the mirror inspired scene.
Ray Winstone looks far more at home here than he did in the Departed
a man looking to escape his gangster past.

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Sexy Beast [2001] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Ben Kingsley
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Release Date: 2006-04-27

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