Sexy Beast
Amanda Redman, Ben Kingsley, Cavan Kendall
In the twilight of his career, Gary, a retired gangster, has just retired to a posh Spanish hacienda with his loving wife Deedee. However, all is not well in paradise. Rumbling over the horizon comes ...( read more
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DVD Released: March 12, 2002
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June 30, 2009this is one fucked up funny movie with a great performance from BK
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April 17, 2009A superb performance by Ben Kingsley who had the accent and style of talk down to an absolute ?T?. The film itself and storyline seemed to lack something I can?t quite put my finger on. Less convincing to British viewers was the idea of Ian McShane, aka Lovejoy as the top guy. ... ...( read more )
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February 1, 2009Sexy Beast is a funny and highly enjoyable crime movie punctuated by some blood curdling violence. The film was directed by Jonathen Glazer, who was responsible for most of the recent amazing Guinness beer adverts.
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December 27, 2008Interesting crime piece. Not so interesting for the plot, but the casting and general age probably were not 'demographic friendly'. Good for them! Role that redefines what you might think of Ben Kingsly.
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December 20, 2008I've seen this at least six times, and I can say without any hesitation whatsoever that it's at or very near the top of my list of 'coolest movies ever made'. To begin with, one of the main characters is a guy named Gal, which gives you an indication that anything is about to go.... ...( read more )
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Sexy Beast
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June 22, 2001
David Edelstein, Slate
June 22, 2001
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
I didn't know Kingsley had such notes inside him. Obviously, he can play anyone. full review
June 13, 2001
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Glazer's style is the cinematic slang of the moment, and his fresh take on an old genre opens some breathing space. full review
June 13, 2001
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
Delivers not only sensation but also, more remarkably, feeling. full review
June 12, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
It's Kingsley who will fire you up. He's dynamite. full review
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