Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and 4 Other Action Movies for Fans of Guy Ritchie's Early Works
A world of reckless guys, big adventures, and crazy money.
Guy Ritchie's movies are beloved for their dark humor, fast-paced plots, tough-guy crime romances, memorable soundtracks, and famous actors.
The perfect Guy Ritchie film combines as many of these elements as possible – and these flicks do just that.
1. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, 2005
During a robbery gone wrong, thief Harry and his partner go on the run. While trying to hide from the police, Harry goes straight to a film audition and, even more surprisingly, charms the audience.
The crook ends up at a party with Hollywood stars, where he meets Detective Perry. Perry was sent to Harry to help him improve his acting skills and work as an investigator to improve his image.
2. Mean Machine, 2001
England's football captain, Danny Meehan, loses the love of the crowd and his money overnight. After getting drunk and attacking a police officer, he is sentenced to prison. While in prison, the aspiring footballer is given a second chance.
He is given the opportunity to assemble a team of prisoners to play against the guards. For him, victory is a matter of principle and an opportunity to return to sports, if only behind the prison fence. All that remains is for him to make the most of it.
3. Thursday, 1998
Casey used to be a drug dealer. Now, he has moved to Houston, changed his image, and is preparing for a life as an ordinary person. However, old acquaintances are knocking on the door again. Nick, Casey's former partner, comes to visit.
Nick leaves a briefcase with Casey for safekeeping and insists that it contains nothing illegal. However, after a while, when Casey opens the suitcase, he finds drugs inside. It was probably unnecessary to wash off the goods, and because of this, the man will endure all the hardships of a criminal life.
4. Sexy Beast, 2000
Gal was once a successful thief. He retired to the Spanish wilderness, but the ghosts of the past did not retreat. One day, Don Logan, a former colleague, appears on the horizon. Logan wants to return Gal to the criminal world and arrange a phenomenal robbery of a London bank.
However, convincing Gal proves more difficult than expected. The family man is stubborn and refuses to leave his cozy nest, let alone return to a life of crime.
5. In Bruges, 2008
Two killers, Ken and Ray, failed an important mission in London and were immediately sent to Bruges to wait until things calm down.
The two perceive this unplanned vacation differently. For Ken, it's an opportunity to explore the architecture and visit museums. For Ray, however, it's torture.
However, it turns out that the purpose of their visit to Belgium is different. The boss ordered Ken to kill his partner, so their trip together could be their last.