Terence Stamp, Peter Fonda, Nicky Katt

An extremely volatile and dangerous Englishman goes to Los Angeles to find the man he considers responsible for his daughter's death.

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R, 1 hr. 30 min.

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Release Date: October 8, 1999

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DVD Release Date: February 20, 2001

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  • September 25, 2009
    A very cool homage to the stylish thrillers of the late 60?s. Fonda and Stamp are great in it but for me Barry Newman stole the show with his car chase, a salute to his role in Vanishing Point. One of my more favourite Steven Soderbergh films.
  • March 19, 2009
    Tell me...tell me...tell me about Jenny. That quote is the heart of this story. It's not just a simple revenge thriller. I also loved the discontinuous editing style that grabbed your attention right from the beginning.
  • October 2, 2008
    Don't ask me why, but there's a certain kind of Britisher that makes convincing tough guys. Stamp makes that cut and shows that age hasn't dulled his edge.
  • June 25, 2008
    Wilson: You tell him, you tell him I'm coming. Tell him I'm fucking coming!

    Very cool revenge movie, with a distinct editing style.

    Terence Stamp, best known as General Zod from Superman II, stars as Wilson, a career criminal, recently released from jail, and has come to Ameri...( read more)ca to find out why his daughter has died, believing it to be more than an accident. Stamp is great as an old man who has done his share of things in the past and is gonna do some more things before his time is up.

    Wilson: Can't be too careful nowadays, y'know? Lot of "tea leaves" about, know what I mean?
    Warehouse Foreman: Excuse me?
    Wilson: Tea leaves... thieves.

    The film also plays up his cockney accent, which, to me, is all kinds of cool.

    Ed: Do you understand half the shit he says?
    Elaine: No, but I know what he means.

    Peter Fonda is also here as Stamp's opposite and it's fun to see his reactions to this situations. He and his business are not used to dealing with this kind of stuff, so their reactions all seem very natural and real.

    The film also stars Luis Guzman as a friend of Wilson's daughter, who helps Wilson out, Barry Newman as Fonda's security adviser, Leslie Ann Warren as another former friend of Wilson's daughter, and Nicky Katt as a hitman.

    I pointed out the editing earlier, and it really elevates a standard revenge plot into a more cinematically entertaining experience. Director Stephen Soderbergh once again tries to experiment with his film for the better. It can be too different for some, but once you get into it, you can really enjoy it more.

    The soundtrack is also very classy and cool, with some classic rock mixed with a dark instrumental beat. There are also flashback scenes, using footage from one of Terence Stamp's earlier movies that blend very well into this movie, and that's pretty neat.

    The story is also made better by both Stamp and Fonda being given a number of moments to reflect on their lives and how they have developed into what they are currently, based on better times they have had in the past.

    Its a simple story made better by its style and actors.

    Wilson: Bide your time. That's what prison teaches you, if nothing else. Bide your time, and everything becomes clear, and you can act accordingly.
  • February 18, 2008
    Terence Stamp as Brit coming to the USA to avenge his daughter's death. While some of the editing and music choices remind of Steven Soderbergh other movies this still feels somewhat different. At times it seems to mistake cool with indifferent and calm with not engaging enough. ...( read more)That's not to say this thriller isn't interesting or not worth a look, it's simply not entirely en par with Out of Sight or Traffic and leaves the audience strangely indifferent. The ending is pretty good though.
  • November 17, 2009
    The Limey is a superb piece of cinema featuring a bravura performance by the very talented Terence Stamp. It is more than just another revenge thriller -- much more. Aside from a brilliant star turn by Stamp and very good performances by most of the other players, it is also stri...( read more)kingly directed and edited in a fashion that gives it al a nearly poetic ambiance; and I'm not referring to the sort of balletic violence that has become so common, but rather real artistry in the storytelling.
  • November 4, 2009
    An interesting take on an otherwise basic thriller. Cool camera tricks and stylistic risks are what made this interesting.
  • September 22, 2009
    A really good movie. Terrance Stamp was just so cool as the bad ass hero. I never realized that this was a Steven Soderbergh movie either
  • August 23, 2009
    The "hero" (Terence Stamp) is more threatening than the villain (wimpy Peter Fonda), but a clever and satisfying resolution that draws parallels between them elevates LIMEY above the usual revenge thriller. Good comic relief from Nicky Katt.
  • July 15, 2009
    Wilson (Terence Stamp) has just been released after serving a nine year stretch. Only to find out that his only daughter was killed in a car crash in Los Angele's. Wilson being English has to adjust to America, and suspects that his daughter was actually murdered.

    Steven Soderb...( read more)ergh shot's this film in a very unique way. His editor also bring something fresh to the table. I love how they use footage from a Terence Stamp movie that came out in the 70s. In that movie he also plays a criminal named Wilson.

    Terence Stamp and Peter Fonda give great performances. With an amazing supporting cast. There was just that right hint of action, drama, and comedy. With a great cast, great director, and a great script The Limey is a great movie. I recommend this to everyone.

Critic Reviews


April 25, 2003
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

An apparently simple movie that demands and rewards a deeper look. full review

January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Soderbergh's direction of the film takes the underlying story, which is basic Ross Macdonald, and uses the visuals to add an ironic amusement. full review

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