Review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) by James R — 03 Jun 2008

Belter film, basically the cast of eastenders and the football factory (only person missing was Danny Dyer ).

This review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) was written by James R on 03 Jun 2008.

Rise of the Footsoldier has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ian C (1,796) on 16 Nov 2017

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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By Gerard D (158) on 15 Sep 2010

I watched this one with high expectations, but it felt like director Julian Gilbey was trying to make a brit 'Goodfellas' and failed big time…

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By Richard S (2,067) on 15 Jun 2010

It's hard to care about any of the characters in this film because they're all such scumbags, even so I still found it strangely compelling…

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By ?Íslo J (2) on 28 Sep 2010

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

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By Jason J (1,369) on 13 Sep 2010

A brilliant British gangster movie based on the true story of Carlton Leach, a man who rose from being a football hooligan to a feared underworld…

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By Mark S (2,772) on 07 Nov 2011

Another good film worth a viewing..one for the lad's though…

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By Dylan B (419) on 01 Jul 2010

Lost count of the word C**T so many times, but an ok film. Brit gangster films more brutal and effective than American…

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By Lee P (829) on 13 Oct 2011

This movie has got more swearing than 'Good Fellas' Based on a true story.:) Worth watching :)…

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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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By Jamie C (1,664) on 20 Nov 2017

A pretty good film, The half hour was the best for me and then it just kind of got very dark and pretty gruesome at times, I know it was based…

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