Free Fire [DVD] [2017]

A damn good shoot 'em up movie, exciting from the word go. It has a great cast, is funny where it needs to be and action packed all the way through. No real plot but I won't give away the ending by explaining it. Highly recommended.

First off, nearly all of this film takes place in one location and with a small cast, that will put some people off straight away ! If it doesn't, then this is an enjoyable film, there is a quality cast and a good film maker who pull together a claustrophobic, edgy piece of film based around a shoot em up scenario. I have read some reviews that it is dull and not exciting but I have to disagree, the first half rips along at a steady pace and the only true criticism I have is that it does suffer with a bit of lag at around the mid way point. But it is a good quality movie which entertains and has some witty lines thrown about for good measure. Reservoir Dogs it aint, but it is entertaining and in this current age of remakes and sequels, it is rather refreshing. Solid 4 stars all day long.

From the moment the characters arrive in the confined space of the warehouse where all the action takes place, tension rises through barbed comments, posturing, impatience and insults, and finally breaks into a deadly extended gunbattle when Harry (Jack Reynor) recognises Stevo (Sam Riley) from an unsavoury incident involving his sister and Stevo takes the first bullet shot in anger, then an hour and a half later, it all comes to an end with a black screen and the sound of sirens and you haven't noticed the time go by. The characters are all distinct and engaging, cleverly defined through words and actions, and because they're all baddies really, I couldn't single out any of them for special disapproval or otherwise - and of course,they're brilliantly portrayed by the perfectly chosen ensemble cast. I have no idea how writers Ben Wheatley (also director) and Amy Jump managed to visualise, put into words, then put on the screen a battle in one setting, but they do it so successfully, it actually has a realistic feel to it behind the absurd, dark comedy. Not only is the place confined, but time is too, the adrenaline fuelled characters having to retaliate and respond without any thinking time, so you can imagine just how frantic and chaotic an incident like this would be. We laugh darkly when Martin (Babou Ceesay) appears to come back to life, and Stevo takes yet another bullet, but in reality, apparently, the successful single deadly shot at a moving target is rare. Alongside the moments of horror, there are plenty moments of fun, from the incongruity of John Denver's "Annie's Song" to the "Congratulations you've won...." phone call. No wonder Scorsese backed this one!

Good premise that's nice and simple and leaves a lot of room to add in little bits, but fails to do so, very little actual character development and action is pretty badly blocked out so it's quite hard at most times to figure out where abouts characters are in relation to each other, which is a bit of a problem in a film that's all in one close quarters location. Script is relatively engaging though and the performances are really good, some good chemistry between characters but that chemistry is mostly wasted as it doesn't develop or amount to anything, still worth a watch though especially is your a cinephile.

I went into this film knowing very little about it, and I was very, very surprised. This is like nothing I've ever seen- It has laugh out loud moments, which can turn so quickly into heartbreaking ones, the intensity of the film all the way through, is a testament to the brilliant work of Ben Wheatley. Strongly recommend if you're looking for an action packed film that at some points makes you question what the hell is actually going on.

It doesn't sound like a very enthralling plot, a gunfight in a warehouse but it is superb. Characters, story and well paced. A complete change from the usual action movie, without the obligatory car chase, unrealistic gunplay or unnecessary sex scenes. Gratifying that so many recognisable actors would do such a film, just watch it and wish you had seen it instead of one of the summer 'Blockbuster '.

This film may not be to everyone's taste, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The story couldn't be simpler. We're back in the 1970's or 80's and an arms dealer (Copley at his slimiest) is selling guns to the IRA (Murphy) in a deal brokered by Brie and Hammer and we are present at the conclusion of the deal where the money is being exchanged for the guns in a derelict factory. Suffice to say, a beef between opposing team members prompts the start of the shooting and after that it's all shooting, with a bit of whacking with crowbars and burning thrown in. I am full of admiration for the team that makes about an hour of people shooting at each other involving and enjoyable, particularly as all the characters are equally unsavoury there is no-one to root for. Good, mindless if somewhat violent escapism that won't win any Oscars or critic's awards.

An excellent action comedy from director Ben Wheatley; superficially this is a great and entertaining black comedy about an arms deal that goes wrong, resulting in an increasingly bizarre shoot-out; technically, a fine ensemble cast, brilliant action choreography, special effects and sharp, humorous dialogue make this an enjoyable movie to watch more than once. It's 70s American setting belies the fact that it's an entirely British made film shot in a disused factory in East Sussex. The standard UK DVD has a commentary, a 15-minute “Making of “ featurette and interviews with the director and actors Cillian Murphy and Michael Smiley; English subtitles are available if required.

It's such a simple seeming concept, a gun deal gone wrong. Man did it ever go wrong! Everyone is a bad guy so who do you root for? Either side wins and some nasty murderous piece of garbage wins. I like how they played it. Funny, scary, what's going to happen next? You don't know till oh crap! It just happened! I thoroughly enjoyed this movie.

1a

satisfait

Great show from HBO back in the day and I could watch it again it's a good show.

Love this movie. Light on plot but heavy on characters - it's non-stop craziness with possibly the most realistic shoot out ever filmed. This is like a fun version of Reservoir Dogs without the pretentious coolness - depicting a bunch of bad guys, each unique in their characterization, bungling their way through a criminal endeavor gone wrong. It's great. The Blu Ray extras are OK, with a half hour or so behind the scenes video.