Review of Get Carter (1971) by Sarah G — 29 Dec 2006

One of the great, if not "the great" Birtish film. So realitc and what you want from a ganster film. None of the rubbish that you see in Hollywood today.

This is, in my opinion Caine's best performance to date. Not Charlie Croker in The Italian Job, Jack Carter. He is just the "man's man" that was around in 1970's Britain and what was so very often seen on TV in the 70's as well.

The locations are used incredibly well by Hodges to depict a gritty North in which Carter is heading which almost mirrors the personality of Carter as well. We also see such faces as Ian Hendry, who also delivers with a fine supporting role and a young Alun Armstrong who also makes a memorable performance. We also see the appearance of Bond girl Britt Ekland who has a brief role but another memorable scene.

This film probably inspired the like of Guy Richtie with Snatch and Lock Stock and two Smoking Barrels. However this is the film that is superior to any British ganster movie believe me.

With a fine score by Roy Budd I'm sure lovers of Ganster movies would enjoy this. I can't recomend this enough, a true Brit classic.