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Sexy Beast

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Review

Ah, to be a retired British gangster on a Spanish villa, where your only concern is the boulder that fell in your swimming pool. Alas, this bliss doesn't last long enough for Gal (Winstone), who is visited by his old boss Don Logan (Kingsley), who wants Gal for "one last job" back in rainy old London. A battle of wills ensues between the two men, forming the core of a taut thriller/caper film that breathlessly uses tension, humor, suspense and a whole lot of menace to fan the fires of intimidation and murder. Kingsley is astonishing as the maniacal Logan, a torrent of brutality who at any moment could explode, only needing the slightest of reasons to do so. And Gal's reluctance to join him for a trip back to England could just do the trick. Winstone strikes the proper balance to Kingsley's volcanic gangster, giving Gal a tranquility that Don would never have, a subtlety that his ex-boss would never possess, and fear that only Logan could instill.

-- David Gorgos

Product Format Information

DVD : $13.49

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 024543026747

Studio : Fox, Fox Searchlight

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , English Dolby Digital Surround , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 2.35
Extras: 2 Trailers
Features:
Audio commentary: by Ben Kingsley and producer Jeremy Thomas
Documentaries: Making-of featurette

Keywords

Action, Comedy, Drama, Homophobia/Negative Portrayal, Homosexuality, Mafia, Mystery/Thriller/Suspense

Genres

Comedy, Drama, International, Late Night/Cult, Mystery/Suspense

Customer Reviews

A Bloody Great Movie!!!

killer wrote on 01/02/2004:

A friend lended me this dvd and I was immediately drawn into its characters. Who are these people? Where is this film going? Then POW! Ben Kingsley almost smacks you in the face with his commanding performance. (yes.. the guy who played Ghandi). His bi-polarish fits of rage really grab you in this film as it provides a truely original portrayal of a mobster. Kingsley was a good pick because he looks very athletic, clean, efficient, and ready to snap beneath an otherwise calm demeanor. This film is great because of it casting. The unfamilar faces provide a fresh perspective and avoid mob stereotypes. The ending treats you with a look at Ian McShane who plays a convincing and enigmatic mob boss.