Review of Get Carter (1971) by Ashok B — 29 Aug 2009

The stunts and set pieces look a bit dated now, but you can forgive it as this gangster thriller doubles up nicely as a social-realist styled 'angry man' story that also acts as a comment on the reality of Britain and it's seedy underworld after the 60's.

An iconic soundtrack, an iconic ending and beautifully shot with some very clever framing all add up to make this a British classic. Time may have weakened its punch, but it still works when put into a social context and also has some brilliantly tense scenes in the first act.