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The 51st State [2001]Snagging.org In association with Amazon.co.ukOnline Shop | Property Guides | Kitchen & Home | Garden Tools | Power Tools | Consumer Electronics Get the Snagging Checklist Here! The 51st State [2001] starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Carlyle, Emily Mortimer, Nigel Whitmey, Robert Jezek directed by: Ronny Yu ![: The 51st State [2001]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51VJ5T0G0KL._SL160_.jpg) List Price: £19.99 Amazon.co.uk's Price: £3.98 You Save: £16.01 (80%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1Audience Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over Binding: DVD EAN: 5060021175656 Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Widescreen Label: Momentum Pictures Languages: Manufacturer: Momentum Pictures Number Of Discs: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Momentum Pictures Region Code: 2 Release Date: October 07, 2002 Running Time: 92 minutes Studio: Momentum Pictures Theatrical Release Date: October 18, 2002 Related Items:
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 Rating:  - "The sixties are over, man."Despite the title and the corresponding comment in the film that the UK is little more than the 51st state of America, much of the film's comedy comes from the differences between the two cultures. The film starts off well, and it's clear that it's a light-hearted affair, but it starts to get a bit too light hearted. The film aims to be a stylish gangster film, but it meanders between action flick and crime farce. It tries to be uber-cool, and it seems overly obvious that Samuel L Jackson was cast for just that reason - but the pantomime gets in the way. Robert Carlisle's more natural acting style seems more fitting for the film and he constantly seems to out-act Jackson. In a nutshell: It's dodgy but funny enough to keep you watching. The first part of the film starts off a bit implausible but is otherwise very enjoyable. The rest of the film looks like a desperate attempt to jump on the "Lock, Stock..." bandwagon, but there's just a bit too much of the "Norman Wisdom" about it to be taken seriously. Rating:  - Peurile!Fantastic cast, appalling script. I'll forgive Robert Carlyle's awful accent, but the script - no. I thought this film would have been a great vehicle for some Liverpool wit, how wrong I was. The last time I cringed this much was during Kenneth Branagh's "Frankenstein". This was no "Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels". There was no subtlety, in fact, it was pure pantomine. Rating:  - LOVE IT or HATE ITForget what anyone writes about this film, good or bad. It is a film you simply MUST see for yourself. You will love or hate it, but then you will know where to file it in your collection. My copy is at the top, being watched on average every 4 weeks, and I still keep seeing new things I missed before because I was laughing at the time. The characters are ULTRA strong, giving a wide choice of personalities to follow on this mad adventure. And with great performances throughout, you can't wait to get to the next part to see what's going to happen next. A great example of this is one of the lesser characters, a small-time thug who intends dishing out bodily harm wherever he goes. His frequent cameo appearances during the story always end in him being bashed by whoever he was threatening, with hilarious results. Samuel L. Jackson is immense in most films I see him in, and this is no exeption. He makes you believe that you are actually watching the character from the story, not an actor playing the part. A pair of glasses, a small moustache, or in this film, a kilt and corn rolls, just seems to transform the man amazingly into the character. The accents are so varied that some may have difficulty hearing the jokes first time around, or understanding the football references between Liverpool and Manchester United, but apart from that, this is a superbly well-presented story, acted and directed to deliver a thousand laughs. Rating: - [3.5 stars]-Samuel L. Jackson in a Kilt!.....now that's funnyThis film is all about style, humor and pace and not about character or plotting. In this regard it is an enjoyable ride, albeit a silly and energetic one. The hyper directing from Yu really suits this and he does well even if he is not really very original in regards his shots etc. The editing fits with the formula set by Ritchie and is pretty much what you expect. What makes the film stand out from the rest of the copies is that it actually is quite good fun to watch (as opposed to some copies that are just cheap and nasty) - never hilarious but it is energetic enough to pull you along with it no matter how silly it gets. Of course it has weak points - a few characters are too daft and, whenever the overall plot is the main focus then it struggles. Despite this the cast do well to keep things moving and they play a massive part in making this work. Jackson may not be doing anything new or wonderful here but he is key to the film working and he is worth every penny they must have paid him. He has great presence and he brings a lot of fun and energy to the film in a way that his lesser co-stars cannot. Carlyle is a good actor but he pales in comparison to Jackson in this - he isn't helped by the awful accent he is lumbered with and the fact that he is a little irritating. Mortimer is annoying as her character is just daft in the context of the plot, but not as annoying as Meatloaf who is easily the worst thing in the film. The support cast includes reasonable turns from Pertwee, Ifans, Tomlinson and Barber but this is Jackson's film 100% and it is difficult to imagine it being as enjoyable without him. `Formula 51' a.ka.'51 States' moves fast, slick, and clearly had a bit of cash thrown at it and, apart from a handful of stupidly silly moments, is actually quite fun to watch - even if it is almost instantly forgettable. The cast includes quite a few well-known faces but it is the great presence of Jackson (who looks like he is enjoying himself in an undemanding role) that makes this worth seeing. If you are a fan of Snatch and Lock Stocking, you will definitely recognize the ingredients of this movie. Rating: - The 51st StateThis is my humble opinion is one of the greatest action comedies ever, and i'm not one to say stuff like that. I was initially sceptical about the uses of cliche in this film and reading some reviews I wasn't sure whether to rent the movie or not. However what comes out it is a funny and action packed film. Samuel L. Jackson is perfect for the his role and does what he usually does, constant gags and beating people up, but its fair to say that no-one does it as good as he does. However for me the real star of the film is Robert Carlyle who is not only funny but believable as a Scouse low life. Altogether this film is very good and comes highly recommended, despite some critics panning the film when it first came out this film is very enjoyable, it may not raise any serious questions about life, isn't very profound and isn't too sophisticated buy hey, its just damn good entertainment.  Try searching the Internet for "The 51st State [2001]" or Ebay for "The 51st State [2001]". You might also be interested in the following great products:
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