"Wrath of Man" Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham, an LA crime story about two older people *Note! Contains spoilers.

The American landscape seen by foreigners, the streets of LA

Guy Ritchie's movies also have impressive music. Since their previous work, `` The Gentlemen '' (2020), was set in London, they used the song ` `That's Entertainment, '' a song from the 1970s by Britain's Paul Weller's The Jam , which conveyed the obscene atmosphere of the city. , this time, to express the dark side of America, the song `` Folsom Prison Blues' ' by American country legend Johnny Cash will appear. When he recorded it in the 1950s, it had a more upbeat tone, but the one that appears in the movie is the Knowwolf Remix version . It has a nightmarish tone, echoing from the depths of darkness.

The song appears in a number of violent carnage scenes, with the lyrics "When was the last time you saw the sun?" heard. The director's sense of music is as good as ever, as it is used in a way that seems to convey the main character's state of mind.

In addition, Guy Ritchie's crime films have so far been set in the narrow streets of England, but this time they were filmed on location in Los Angeles, America. Los Angeles is a huge place and you can't do much without a car. By choosing such a location as a filming location, the highlight of the second half, when multiple cash transport vehicles are robbed, becomes extremely thrilling. The roads are wide, so the car action is spectacular.

“Wrath of Man” ©2021 MIRAMAX DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

The British director depicts Los Angeles from a foreigner's perspective, which gives the film a fresh feel. There are many overhead shots of the freeways and skyscrapers that are characteristic of this city, emphasizing its size.

And H, played by Jason, is called "Limey" by his friends. “Raimee” is a slang term used to mean something like “British guy!” By making H an Englishman, we can convey the mystery of his identity and create a sense of foreignness as a ``British man wandering around LA.'' When I go to a bar, my American colleagues wear flannel shirts, but H wears a collared cardigan (in a very British style?) and buttons properly. The way these details are layered is also great.

The supporting roles are also filled with unique personalities. Josh Hartnett, a former youth star, plays H's colleague. Clint Eastwood's son, Scott Eastwood (Ritchie is said to be a fan of Eastwood's films), plays a key role in the case. Eddie Marsan, a British actor who made his presence felt in The Gentlemen and is now a member of the Ritchie family, plays the role of the company boss. You can also enjoy the supporting roles of actors who seem to have a bit of a dark side, such as Andy Garcia who plays the FBI and Jeffrey Donovan who exudes a sense of sadness as a former sergeant.

"We're both older, but we're not all that wiser either. But anyway, it's always a pleasure working with Jason," Guy said in an interview with Goodbaduglyshow's Dave Griffiths on April 28, 2021.・Richie. With the return of the famous duo, this is an LA crime movie that is a little different from the earlier works set in Britain.

Text: Sawako Omori

Movie journalist. His books include "Lost Cinema" (Kawade Shobo Shinsha) and other books, and his translations include "Woody" (by D. Evanier, Kinema Junposha). Contributes to magazines such as ``Music Magazine'' and ``Kinema Junpo.'' A research book based on the web series, ``Mini Theater Revisited,'' is also scheduled to be published.

Reserve “Wrath of Man” now ↓

View work information

"Wrath of Man"

Shinjuku Wald 9 and other films will be released nationwide from October 8th (Friday)

Distribution: Clockworks

©2021 MIRAMAX DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.