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Summary: great film, in a class of its own
Review: A truly unique film with, admittingly, a sort of non-sensical plot line. However, this can overlooked. Superb dramatic acting by Sadie Frost and Jude Law. It really must be seen for one to admire the beautiful that this film is :)
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Summary: *Yaaaaaaawn*
Review: For a flick which is chock-full of car crashes, cop-fleeing, and massive explosions, damn, this is surprisingly boring. Jude Law is fine with what he's given to work with, but most of the other actors--Sean Pertwee, Sean Bean, and an achingly young, gangly Jason Isaacs--are completely wasted in this silly movie.
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Summary: *Yaaaaaaawn*
Review: For a flick which is chock-full of car crashes, cop-fleeing, and massive explosions, damn, this is surprisingly boring. Jude Law is fine with what he's given to work with, but most of the other actors--Sean Pertwee, Sean Bean, and an achingly young, gangly Jason Isaacs--are completely wasted in this silly movie.
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Summary: Feeding the rush to steal stuff.
Review: Here's the plot- some cool criminals in a not too distant future industrial London steal cars, only to drive them into posh shopping malls to loot what they can before hearing police sirens, basically for the rush- wicked. This debut from PAUL ANDERSON (EVENT HORIZON) is a nifty little film that manages to exite in it's short running time. Gritty and well acted by some up and comming English talent (SEAN PERTWEE is excellent as usual as a tough scumbag), this flick has some slick production for an indie. A movie that looks good, moves with purpose, and draws the viewer into a world of grime and crime is always worth it.
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Summary: Shopping '!996'
Review: I liked watching this it is something that will make u cheer for the bad guys!Starring Jude Law and Sadie Frost.Its mainly about two Kids stealin cars and driving then thru car windows for no reason apart from addrenalin rush!its more of an action fans thing but fans of Jude,this is perfect for u! so add to your basket!
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Summary: no sale
Review: I remember seeing this film at a preview screening at the time I was a paid film critic, mainly because it was one of those (thankfully) rare occasions where I wanted to walk out, but couldn't (though that didn't stop others from leaving). It was one of the worst experiences I had, with only the Michael Keaton/Geena Davis Speechless beating it as intolerable. (For Speechless I stretched my legs in the foyer before venturing back, so at least I could still hear the dialogue). It can now be considered with hindsight since it features Jude Law in an early role, but who could tell from this he would go anywhere. "Shopping" is the term used to describe driving a car through a store's front window, which is what the characters in this film aspire to, in their car-fetish underworld. Director Paul Anderson attempts to create a futureworld as a parable for the rampant nihilism of British gangland youth but his film fails to connect with an audience on any level. It's so negligible that it's almost a parody eg the police apear for elaborate car chases when no-one has called them. The only remarkable thing about it is the odd visual - the opening aerial view of smoky industrialism, heads looking up in a roofless lift, a stop-motion video camera, and sad Dalmation statues. The actors are so under-directed that they just stare at each other. Wax beauty Law is like Tom Hanks with collagen lips, standing in the middle of oncoming traffic to get attention. His girlfriend is straddled with a ridiculous Irish accent and plays a car GameBoy, and their friend Tommy scowls like Caligula. Law keeps a manniquin and rebukes his girlfriend with "It's not safe to have sex in the 90's. She then goes to Tommy who runs a switchblade over her face. It's not safe to be a woman in the 90's.
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Summary: The Movie is a Very Stylish Music Video. Very Fun.
Review: It didn't really have a strong story but didn't have to. There were some visually really cool scenes. It was no masterpiece but surprisingly entertaining, and I recommend it to everyone. I also enjoyed watching Jude Law and Sadie Frost's performances.Awesome soundtrack. I wonder where I can find it...
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Summary: Tremendous example of low-budget film making
Review: Riveting drama with first class direction by Anderson and excellent performances by leads Sadie Frost and Jude Law (who incidentally are now married in real life). Wonderful noir-ish photography in the industrial wastelands of London masks the fact that the car chases are not really as high octane as they seem (the Police drive Ford Sierras for goodness sake). Dated now, particularly by its thumping soundtrack but still a film which proves beyond doubt that high budgets are not necessary for good movies. Don't miss the opening sequence, Pertwee and Bean's sinister villains and the violent ending. A film that will have you thinking about right and wrong and offers some real insight into youths who sincerely believe that theft is property. Not for the squeamish.
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Summary: British cult cinema at its best
Review: Shopping was a cult hit throughout Britain several decades ago and should be treated as such. While I love this film, it is not for everyone. The action and plot line are not what you would expect, should you be looking for some English version of Gone in 60 Seconds. However, those of you who appreciate artsy British independent cinema (as well as some scenes with young Sean Bean, Jason Isaacs, and Sean Pertwee...worth drooling over) will really enjoy this film.
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Summary: Cars, music, theft... Youth isn't wasted on the young...
Review: There are few things in life that would be better than driving around in the fastest and best engineered automobiles Europe has to offer. Among those better things are not caring about the damages to these automobiles and getting all kinds of free stuff in the process. Since I'd rather not spend the rest of my life in a cage or in a ceader box, this is the closest I'm gonna get. Phenominal.
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