The Sweeney

2013 "Act like a criminal to catch a criminal."

The Sweeney

6.1 | 1h52m | R | en | Action

Jack Regan, a hardened cop who doesn’t play by the rules, is confronted with a criminal from his past. With sidekick George Carter they are put on the case of a jewellery store heist that ends in a killing. But is that killing really an execution in disguise? With pressure from his boss and the fact that Regan is having an affair with that boss’s wife, it’s not going to be easy for him to stay out of trouble.

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6.1 | 1h52m | R | en | Action , Crime | More Info

Released: March. 01,2013 | Released Producted By: Vertigo Films , Exponential Films Country: United Kingdom Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Cast

Ray Winstone , Ben Drew , Hayley Atwell

Director

Gerard Bryan

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Vertigo Films , Exponential Films

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Ray Winstone

as Jack Regan

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Ben Drew

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Hayley Atwell

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Reviews

Mathijs Kees The movie is below average in my opinion. Not very bad, but there is nothing new in this movie. There is nothing we haven't seen before, it's all clichées. It doesn't contribute anyting to movie history.

allyatherton The Return of London's Flying Squad Starring Ray Winstone and Ben DrewWritten by Nick Love and John HodgeDirected by Nick LoveI was a bit too young to watch the original TV show although I know a bit about it. So I'm not too blind sighted by any memories of the original series. I recorded this a few months ago but never really fancied it but I was wrong. It's a decent movie. The script is really good and the acting and whole production is superb. It contains lots of great action sequences and sharp, witty dialogue. Ray Winstone was born to play this role! There's nothing original to be found here, just a fun, lively movie with something for everybody. I was scratching me head a little bit towards the end because I always have trouble keeping up with these action movie plots but I think I more or less got to grips with it. Overall a fun movie with nothing too deep or complex. Just a movie to enjoy. And I did.A safe 8/10

llorna My attention switched off half way through the film and I started doing other things. John Thaw was impossible to replace (even though I love Ray Winstone), and Carter just came across as completely dim and uninteresting. Although I love Ray Winstone I found the romantic interest a bit disturbing and completely unbelievable. I watched the whole film but as my attention kept wandering I have no idea what the conclusion of the film was and can't face watching even the second half again! I am a complete Sweeney fan and have watched the old series and films on a number of occasions but I can't say this lived up to the name. Obviously lots of money was spent on the film but it just came across as set pieces and as someone who has spent a lot of time in London, very unbelievable.

Cardinal Biggles This movie follows the basic hard hitting formula that succeeded with the cult 70s TV series. Except that this time there are no Ford Granadas for Regan's team, the crims don't drive Jaguars, there is a dearth of cardboard boxes to drive into during the car chases, and there are also no sanitised punches pulled on the screen violence.It does exaggerate the "bad boy" cop theme, and the clichés come thick and fast, but somehow they get away with it.....Well, Almost. I'm still amazed that true to tradition The Sweeney clearly haven't had any firearms practice. All those bullets fired at blokes in the open, and ne'er a hit.I suspect the director had a tongue very firmly stuck in his cheek for many of the scenes, just as the original series did.I've added in an extra point for the fantastic London locations they have used throughout the movie. They could have buggered about with it and used more sets for some of the shootups but to catch Trafalgar Square empty of tourists and commuters must have taken some planning. The night shots of the London landscape are beautifully done.The plot moves along nicely, and it's a good yarn. Don't expect deep social comment or Morse-like sleuthing (see what I did there with a side reference to John Thaw!?). But you may get a hint of a discussion point in how close to the fine line between policeman and criminal can our hero and his team get while successfully bagging the villains.1970s Sweeney on steroids, and done brilliantly.