Review of The Long Good Friday (1980) by Andrew W — 19 Dec 2007
British cockernee Kray Brothers stereotype as proto thatcherite capitalist venture scumfuck in John Mackenzieâ??s gangster classic.
The film captures in a time capsule the misery of the pre redevelopment docklands and a London still struggling to come to terms with its burgeoning multiculturalism, as Hoskins storms around lamenting a lost sense of â??britishnessâ??. Some inventive camerawork lends the film some great iconic highlights including hanging upside down from a meathook and the classic final scene in which Hoskins is amazing.
Worth a million post modern Guy Ritchie mockney pastiches thatâ??s for sure.
This review of The Long Good Friday (1980) was written by Andrew W on 19 Dec 2007.
The Long Good Friday has generally received very positive reviews.
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