Review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) by Janne K — 24 Jul 2008

Brilliant. Arguably the Goodfellas of Britain, just better.

This review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) was written by Janne K on 24 Jul 2008.

Rise of the Footsoldier has generally received positive reviews.

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Fantastic film I have seen it about 40 times its great the best film I have seen same as the book is great as well my advise is dont rent it buy it…

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Kdo ma rad G flicks, nesmi si to nechat ujit…

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By Leon B (942) on 09 Jan 2013

Tasty new footage and packaging on the new s.e. blu ray…

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By Laurent C (56) on 31 Mar 2012

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By Steve G (1,301) on 09 Jun 2010

Judging by other reviews you will either love this or hate it, I'm firmly in the latter camp…

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By Laura C (455) on 15 Jun 2010

Typical British knock your teeth down your throat film…

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By Andrew A (555) on 28 Jun 2010

It's not casino, godfather, goodfellas... so you can't compare it to that. Its its own story based on some true events and quite violent…

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By Nick M (1,532) on 30 Apr 2011

It is what it is, English hard man movie and the road of his life set out before you. its a must watch if you ask me…

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