The Guvnors is both love letter and hate mail to the alpha male. This story's alpha is Mitch who lives buried in suburban London, having turned his back on his previous life of casual violence and intimidation as part of a legendary South East London firm. In the modern day he's the doyen of respectability and quiet confidence, but Mitch used to be a Guv'nor. This film holds a mirror up to Mitch and shows him the monster once again, buried deep in both DNA and psyche, despera... (Full plot summary below)
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The Guvnors is both love letter and hate mail to the alpha male. This story's alpha is Mitch who lives buried in suburban London, having turned his back on his previous life of casual violence and intimidation as part of a legendary South East London firm. In the modern day he's the doyen of respectability and quiet confidence, but Mitch used to be a Guv'nor. This film holds a mirror up to Mitch and shows him the monster once again, buried deep in both DNA and psyche, desperate to break out and wreak havoc.
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| Radio TimesDavid AldridgeIt shades into corniness and contrived plot twists, but the film generally does a good job of breathing life back into a well-worn genre. |
| The ListMatthew TurnerThe script makes the most of its strong central idea and the dialogue is surprisingly decent, with moments of humour offsetting the tension. |
| Total FilmMatt LookerSadly, the film gets mired in muddied morals and needless flashbacks, spending too long on backstory before finally delivering its brutal third act. |
| Time OutTom HuddlestonIt pushes the dubious idea that old-school London thugs are a proper bunch of diamond geezers - though if you mess wiv 'em, they will do ya. |
| GuardianMike McCahillEvery other scene veers towards the usual rucking, and Sylvester does so much aggressive sniffing you want to hand him a hankie. |
| Empire MagazineSimon CrookNot as bad as Nick Love but still a largely knuckle-headed early-'90s throwback that stretches credibility with its punch-first, think-later ethos. |
| User ReviewJohn FAfter taking my wife to see The Guvnors I have to say it was and is well worth going to see. Close to the bone at times but only made the film feel more real. Harvey Sylvester played the roll with so much power and passion. I feel its unfair to name only one actor as all the actors and extras done this film proud. If you want to see a film that reflex's life for many and a powerful film then please give this film a go. Happy viewing. John |
| User ReviewLeon BGood film, very similar to green street vs kidulthood Worth a watch if u like these sort of films |
| User ReviewCarlito DA TOP BRITISH FILM SET AGAINST THE THE TOUGH BACKGROUND OF SOUTH LONDON HOUSING ESTATES, GANGS & FOOTBALL HOOLIGANS, A TOP BRITISH CAST WITH THE 4 MAIN STARS HARLEY SYLVERSTER, DOUG ALLEN, JAY SIMPSON & 80s ROCKSTAR DAVID ESSX TAKING EXCELLENT ROLES, A MUST FOR ANYONE WHOS INTO GRITY BRITISH CRIME DRAMA WITH A TWIST... 10/10.... |
| User ReviewAlly DDecent film. Harry Brown meets Kidulhood. Well worth a watch. Allly. Hearts |
