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The Sweeney

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  • Genre: Action, Drama
  • Film running length: 113 min
    (excl trailers and advertisements)
  • UK Release Date: 12/9/2012
  • Directed by: Nick Love
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • Distributor: Entertainment One
Rating: ++++-

 
Who's in it?
Hayley Atwell, Damian Lewis, Ray Winstone
What's the plot?
Seventies cop classic ‘The Sweeney’ returns to the big screen, this time with the action switched to modern-day London and Ray Winstone as Jack Regan; the tough Flying Squad detective with a most unconventional approach to coppering.

Aided by George Carter (Ben Drew aka Plan B), ‘The Sweeney’ follows his personal mission to take an old nemesis off the streets. But with bureaucracy and downsizing getting in the way of his particular brand of law enforcement, will Regan get his man before the changing police force gets him?
BBFC Consumer Advice
Contains strong language, twice very strong, and strong bloody violence..
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The Sweeney: Average guest rating breakdown (across UK & Ireland):

Total ratings: 366
Average rating: 4.0

17 (5%)

Poor

20 (5%)

Alright

60 (16%)

Good

108 (30%)

Very Good

161 (44%)

Fantastic


 

Latest customer reviews (from a total of 29 reviews):

Very disappointing

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Reviewer: JKent
Date: 06/10/2012

 
I really wanted to like this film but ... Unlikeable characters, poor acting, ridiculous plot, totally lacking in charm - save your money
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Disappointing

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Reviewer: Ferylcat
Date: 04/10/2012

 
1. Comparing it to the original TV series: Absolute drivel ! Ray Winstone as Jack Regan ??pffft John Thaw must be turning in his grave OR having a laugh ( or a giraffe) at someone attempting to portray his character and failing miserably.


2. A British Arts Movie : After The Kings Speech and The Best Marigold Hotel - what on earth happened ?? Don't get me wrong - I love a shoot 'em up movie - but this one I spent the entire 112 minutes thinking - should I leave ??? The whole film consists of bad acting / poor script (REALLY ?? the Flying Squad is based in a funky studio loft 15 floors up an office block - no off your marks with that lot ! - never mind the chase scene at the end - even Top Gear had a few things to say about that !

Last words - don't waste your money on this one !
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satisfactory

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Reviewer: really pooooooooor movie
Date: 02/10/2012

 
Of course there are some distinctive flaws in the film, but for british film industry, it was a good effort.
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