- Read Ashley's review of The Gentlemen.
From writer/director Guy Ritchie comes THE GENTLEMEN, a star-studded sophisticated action comedy. THE GENTLEMEN follows American expat Mickey Pearson (Matthew McConaughey) who built a highly profitable marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he’s looking to cash out of the business forever it triggers plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain out from under him (featuring an all-star ensemble cast including Charlie Hunnam, Henry Golding, Michelle Dockery, Jeremy Strong, Eddie Marsan, Colin Farrell, and Hugh Grant).
The Gentlemen is in theaters on January 24th, 2020.
Guy Ritchie is back in this dark comedy that will satisfy his niche fans. Comparable to Snatch, if you enjoyed that, this is provably for you.
Hugh Grant plays Fletcher, a Private Investigator who is trying to blackmail Raymond, played Charlie Hunnam. Raymond is the right hand man of the largest marijuana dealer in Europe, Mickey, played by Matthew McConaughey. Mickey came from nothing and built an empire, he does everything in his power to keep his reputation and fight off people who try to take what’s his before he is ready to give it. Henry Goulding plays Dry Eye, the antagonist of the movie. He’s such a great actor and I felt like he could’ve had more screen time.
Theres a bit of controversy surrounding the humor in this movie, I would say it’s an equal opportunity offender. If you bothered by racial stereotypes I would avoid this - it might be too much for you.
I’m not a huge Guy Richie fan - even Aladdin, I wasn’t sold on it. I can appreciate the style of films he’s built and if you like that I think you will like this one.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Ashley Kethley (Contributing Editor) is a frequent traveler currently living in San Diego. She's a super nerd who enjoys all kinds of movies and doesn't always think the book was better. Click Here to check out Ashley's Articles.