London (2005)

User Rating:

6.5/10   

Director:

Hunter Richards

Writer (WGA):

Hunter Richards (written by)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Tagline:

One young man's incredible journey of self-discovery

Plot:

London is a drug laden adventure that centers on a party in a New York loft where a young man is trying to win back his ex-girlfriend.

Plot Keywords:

Ex Girlfriend | Party | Drugs | Puppy | Marijuana Pipe

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Chris Evans	...	Syd
Jessica Biel	...	London
Joy Bryant	...	Mallory
Jason Statham	...	Bateman
Kelli Garner	...	Maya
Isla Fisher	...	Rebecca
Louis C.K.	...	Therapist
Jeff Wolfe	...	Jay
Dane Cook	...	George
Lina Esco	...	Kelly
Paula Patton	...	Alex
Kat Dennings	...	Lilly
Juliette Marquis	...	Michelle
John Newton	...	Josh (scenes deleted)
Sophie Monk	...	Lauren

MPAA:

Rated R for strong sexual content, pervasive language and drug use, and some violence.

Runtime:

92 min

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

USA:R | Australia:R | UK:18 | Argentina:16 | Singapore:R21 | Iceland:16 | Netherlands:16 | Germany:16 | Finland:K-15 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:15 (TV rating)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Destination Films

Trivia:

Dane Cook, the actor that plays George, actually uses some of the lines from his stand up comedy show in the film.

Quotes:

Bateman: I'm sweating like a rapist

Movie Connections:

Featured in 'London': Behind the Scenes (2006) (V)

Ever Wanted to watch a movie about two people doing coke in a strangers bathroom?

I must admit that I rented this movie for one reason: Jason Statham. Like many who watched (or want to watch) this movie, I have been a fan of his since I was first introduced to him by Guy Ritchie movies. So I rented this movie not really expecting anything and hoping for the best.

The plot of the movie revolves around a guy (Chris Evans) buying a bunch of cocaine and hiding in a bathroom during his ex's going away party rather than seeing his ex-girlfriend (Jessica Biel). His drug dealer, Bateman (Jason Statham) is dragged along for the voyage. The movie plays out like what it is, which is two guys getting high on coke and arguing about every little thing that pops into their heads, all the while playing it off like philosophy. If you get stressed out by movies, be aware that the arguments can get quite intense and a couple people I watched the movie with felt a bit stressed out by all the arguing.

Chris Evans plays the main character and is stuck with the decision of saying goodbye or confessing his love to his ex-girlfriend. We are supposed to sympathize and perhaps even do a bit towards the end but for the most part he comes off as an utmost misogynist a-hole jerk that makes you glad that he and his girlfriend are not together anymore.

Jason Statham however, starts out a bit weak and ill defined as a character. However as time goes on, he really blossoms out and shows some acting chops, and in more particular scene he shows an intensity that I found remarkable for someone who is just in the beginnings of his acting career.

So I give this movie a 7, as the ending is satisfying, despite the movie being quite catch as can. The rest of the actors are passable. However, I wished that there was more of the cutie Isla Fisher however. Jessica Biel which is the focus of the movie, basically serves as a periphery to Evans and Statham. As a result you end up rooting for Statham's "Bateman" and wishing him to get the girl. The movie is good, if you are a fan of the actors, then you should see it; if not there are better choices.