Review of Rollin' with the Nines (2006) by Chase F — 21 Mar 2008

Rollin with the Nines is a gritty and realistic gangster film from newcomer Julian Gilbey (a director to watch out for) who later came up with the brilliant Rise of the Foot Soldier. Forget Lock, Stock because this is truly a proper gangster. Violent, brutal and vicious. The shootout easily rival anything that Hollywood has done. With films like this, there's proof that Britain could easily be a force to be reckoned with. The film is savage and contains scenes that have never been done so graphic in england ever. The extreme language adds to the realism as it portrays the violent characters in a perfect light, even the bent copper is portrayal as a nasty C**t. If you ain't seen this one yet then I urge you to see it especially if you are like me from london and proud of it. Vas Blackwood shows a better side of the gangster character in this that is better than the gangster character in Lock, Stock. He rarely show emotion and keeps cool most of the time. Robbie gee proves that he is good at playing it straight as well and his character shows about the same emotion as his partner does. Cool and calm until the shit hits the fan then its a all out war.

Rollin with the Nines is a exceptionally filmed movie and yes it does rivals american gangster flicks. After this and Rise of the Foot Soldier, i'm looking forward to what Julian is going to direct next.