Review of Gangster No. 1 (2000) by Connor G — 01 Aug 2014

As excellent Paul Bettany was at playing Malcolm MacDowell, the whole thing got dragged down in being really psychotic.

This review of Gangster No. 1 (2000) was written by Connor G on 01 Aug 2014.

Gangster No. 1 has generally received positive reviews.

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By David B (3,254) on 12 Jul 2012

This is one of the best gangster films I've seen, stylish in set and costuming - and with an execution scene that makes the chainsaw in scarface…

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By Sarah S (1,165) on 31 Jul 2014

Brutal, vicious, well acted, and over the top british thriller with a menacing and wonderful lead performance from Paul Bettany…

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By Tishka F (118) on 18 Aug 2010

This is when I fell for Paul Bettany ... it would probably get more stars were it not for the gratuitous gore…

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By Jay L (562) on 30 May 2010

A film that was made to pay homage to Malcolm McDowell's legendary role in A Clockwork Orange gangster number 1 is solid movie…

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By Max E (130) on 22 Apr 2012

All time favorite movie... Best P.O.V. and in the mind of a psycho murder scene ever. But that isn't what makes the movie so great…

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By Paul S (1,717) on 28 Nov 2010

A true classic, well acted with a good original story…

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By Matthew B (2,571) on 09 Jan 2012

With excellent narration from Malcolm McDowell and a chilling performance from Paul Bettany, Gangster No…

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By Simon D (1,648) on 11 Oct 2014

Malcolm McDowell, Malcolm facking McDowell…

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By Alex A (1,180) on 31 Oct 2011

While the story of a Gangsters rise and fall isn't exactly unexplored Territory, Gangster No…

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By Samantha S (1,257) on 10 Apr 2010

Very well done. Too violent for my taste, and I will never look at Paul Bettany the same. But it was a great movie…

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