Essex Boys (DVD)

Essex Boys (DVD)

Production Year: 2000 - Thriller - Director: Terry Winsor - Original Language: English - Classification: 18 years and over - Starring: Sean Bean, Alex Kingston, Charlie Creed-Miles, Tom Wilkinson, Larry Lamb, Holly Davidson, Terence Rigby more

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Locke (Sean Bean) is a crime boss just released from prison and planning to regain his former position on top of Essex's criminal underworld. He meets up with Billy, a cabbie who...
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track by the promise of a lucrative drug deal. The
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Essex Boysconstructs a fictional story around the infamous Range Rover murders in ... more
Rettenden, Essex, in which three local drug
dealers were found blasted to death by shotguns.
Driving for ex-con Jason Locke (Sean Bean) was
just another job for Billy Reynolds (Charlie
Creed-Miles). But fresh out of a five-year
stretch, Locke is looking to make up for lost time
and begins a turf war. He stalks his manor with a
menacing leer and a bottle of acid to throw in the
face of anyone who gets in his way, and is given
to Locke and his drug-dealing gang rely on brute
strength to enforce their will, but when they
decide to expand their game they underestimate the
wiles of Billy's boss, countrified crime gent John
Dyke. Southend's sunset strip of neon-fronted
clubs and arcades, but fails to lift the plot of
his film out of the Brit-gangsterghetto. That
said, Winsor laudably plays it straight, avoiding
the style over substance affectations of the
genre, while coaxing believable performances out
of his cast. --Chris CampionOn the DVD:the
anamorphic 1.85:1 widescreen transfer is good with
little obvious grain and an above average level of
detail. But it is the soundtrack that's really the
star of this DVD. The intensity of the film and
the relentless action from the outset (where you
are thrust into the middle of a crowded nightclub)
is really upped by the brilliant Dolby Digital 5.1
audio mix, resulting in the viewer feeling every
gunshot. It's a good job that the soundtrack is so
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trailer and scene access. --Kristen BowditchEssex
Boysconstructs a fictional story around the
infamous Range Rover murders in Rettenden, Essex,
in which three local drug dealers were found
blasted to death by shotguns. Driving for ex-con
Jason Locke (Sean Bean) was just another job for
Billy Reynolds (Charlie Creed-Miles). But fresh
out of a five-year stretch, Locke is looking to
make up for lost time and begins a turf war. He
stalks his manor with a menacing leer and a bottle
of acid to throw in the face of anyone who gets in
his way, and is given to humiliating publicly his
long-suffering wife Lisa (Alex Kingston). Locke
and his drug-dealing gang rely on brute strength
to enforce their will, but when they decide to
expand their game they underestimate the wiles of
Billy's boss, countrified crime gent John Dyke.
Director Terry Winsor makes good use of locations,
especially Southend's sunset strip of neon-fronted
clubs and arcades, but fails to lift the plot of
his film out of the Brit-gangster ghetto. That
said, Winsor laudably plays it straight, avoiding
thestyle over substance affectations of the genre,
while coaxing believable performances out of his
cast. --Chris Campion
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Essex Boys [VHS] [2000]
Essex Boysconstructs a fictional story around the infamous Range Rover murders in ... more
Rettenden, Essex, in which three local drug
dealers were found blasted to death by shotguns.
Driving for ex-con Jason Locke (Sean Bean) was
just another job for Billy Reynolds (Charlie
Creed-Miles). But fresh out of a five-year
stretch, Locke is looking to make up for lost time
and begins a turf war. He stalks his manor with a
menacing leer and a bottle of acid to throw in the
face of anyone who gets in his way, and is given
to Locke and his drug-dealing gang rely on brute
strength to enforce their will, but when they
decide to expand their game they underestimate the
wiles of Billy's boss, countrified crime gent John
Dyke. Southend's sunset strip of neon-fronted
clubs and arcades, but fails to lift the plot of
his film out of the Brit-gangster ghetto. That
said, Winsor laudably plays it straight, avoiding
the style over substance affectations of the
genre, while coaxing believable performances out
of his cast. --Chris CampionOn the DVD:the
anamorphic 1.85:1 widescreen transfer is good with
little obvious grain and an above average level of
detail. But it is the soundtrack that's really the
star of this DVD. The intensity of the film and
the relentless action from the outset (where you
are thrust into the middle of a crowded nightclub)
is really upped by the brilliant Dolby Digital 5.1
audio mix, resulting in the viewer feeling every
gunshot. It's a good job that the soundtrack is so
spectacular, since there are no special features
except the usual suspects, the original theatrical
trailer and scene access. --Kristen BowditchEssex
Boysconstructs a fictional story around the
infamous Range Rover murders in Rettenden, Essex,
in which three local drug dealers were found
blasted to death by shotguns. Driving for ex-con
Jason Locke (Sean Bean) was just another job for
Billy Reynolds (Charlie Creed-Miles). But fresh
out of a five-year stretch, Locke is looking to
make up for lost time and begins a turf war. He
stalks his manor with a menacing leer and a bottle
of acid to throw in the face of anyone who gets in
his way, and is given to humiliating publicly his
long-suffering wife Lisa (Alex Kingston). Locke
and his drug-dealing gang rely on brute strength
to enforce their will, but when they decide to
expand their game they underestimate the wiles of
Billy's boss, countrified crime gent John Dyke.
Director Terry Winsor makes good use of locations,
especially Southend's sunset strip of neon-fronted
clubs and arcades, but fails to lift the plot of
his film out of the Brit-gangster ghetto. That
said, Winsor laudably plays it straight, avoiding
the style over substance affectations of the
genre, while coaxing believable performances out
of his cast. --Chris Campion
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Essex Boys - I was there
A review by jonwhite on Essex Boys (DVD)
September 11th, 2000


Author's product rating:   

Did you enjoy it? Liked it 
Story Satisfactory 
Characters / Performances Satisfactory 
Special Effects Standard 
How does it compare to similar films? Satisfactory 

Advantages: Great film based around true events
Disadvantages: Not overly memorable

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

Full review

This film is based around the true story of three men murdered in a Range Rover at Rettendon, Essex, in December 1995. As a retired member of the investigating team I awaited this film's release with anticipation, keen to see how the incidents and events of that fateful night had been portrayed.

I was a little dissappointed following all the hype the pre-release got but to be fair the film was only loosley based around these events. The portrayal of the gangster underworld, club and drug culture of East London and Essex were I suppose reasonably accurate. Certainly the writers and producers had researched things and Sean Bean did give a reasonably good performance.

Not the most memorable film but one which holds a particular significance to me.
 

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Raw taste of English Underworld
Review of Essex Boys (DVD) by RichardE

Advantages: True Story, Interesting Story
Disadvantages: Not particularly slick, slow start.

...involved with the gangsters in Essex who controls nightclub security and hence supplies their shipments of illicit substances. Sean Bean plays Jason a nut case, who has been inside for 5 years and didn't tell any tales on his chums whilst doing time, but comes back in a bad mood because he doesn't get much reward for his silence and annoyed because all his boys are minted. THIS IS A TRUE STORY. It’s about an absolute hooligan (played very well ...
...edge, treats women terribly and doesn’t trust anyone. He’s not very smart either! The film takes a while to get going and there’s no real story for almost the first hour. There are just different scenes of violence and Bean re-establishing himself and making more money and taking over from different gangs. In these scenes you meet new characters, Beans sidekick (played by the bloke who robbed the train and did one to Acapulco with ... Read review

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12.02.2001
Essex Boys will be boys.
Review of Essex Boys (DVD) by jacksonandy

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...toss up between MI2 and Essex Boys, Essex Boys won. The film is derived from the Essex Range Rover murders case from three or four years ago. The potential for a good story was good but I came away dissappointed. I you know the Southend area you'll me more interested in picking out local landmarks than the story line. The only decent character was the driver Billy Wizz. Sean Bean (the star) tried too hard to be Vinnie Jones, some of the humour ... Read review

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08.08.2000
Nice Flick!!
Review of Essex Boys (DVD) by Rickysambo

Advantages: Good performances
Disadvantages: Another 'Lahndon' Gangsta Flick

...an action/thriller based in the Essex underworld. It takes its main event - a multiple murder in a Range Rover - from a real event and puts a good story line around it. It is not the same league as Lock Stock but is still a good entertaining film. Sean Bean is very credible as the Hard Man, and has some good up-and-coming actors and actresses supporting him. The twists and turns in the plot offer plently of brain action as well as mindless violence ... Read review

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12.11.2000
No Story
Review of Essex Boys (DVD) by lisamarieellis

Advantages: I got a pack of tortilla's
Disadvantages: No story line

I went to see Essex boys with my other half last Saturday as he really wanted to see it, I had to miss the chance of around 5 drinks in the pub, we bought our tickets and walked into the small cinema room which then made me think this film isn't going to be good, the film began and after 15 minutes I just wanted to run out of the room, it had no story line, and they tried to put on the Essex accents its was so crap (excuse my language) and then they ... Read review

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21.07.2000
sean bean can't do gangster
Review of Essex Boys (DVD) by sarahpervin

Advantages: all in all good film
Disadvantages: hard to follow at times, sean bean not very convincing

I watched essex boys last night and the only other gangster flick i have seen before is lock stock so i was kinda expecting the same thing - wrong! It is based around a true story of a murder in essex in which 3 blokes were found mysteriously dead in a range rover. The plot is based around billy whizz who acts as the driver for 3 gangsters(one being sean bean)and he finds out what life is really like on the other side. There are some twists and turns ...
...the storyline away! There is a bit of comedy in it but its very dry. I didn't find it very gruesome or compelling in fact i actually lost the plot a couple of times. I didn't think sean bean was very convincing as a gangster either but then again the same could be said of vinnie jones but that worked. Alex Kingston (better known as Elizabeth in E R) was very good in it though as a gangster girlfriend but she couldn't quite get the cockney accent ... Read review

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Essex Boys (DVD)

Product details

Actor(s): Sean Bean, Alex Kingston, Charlie Creed-Miles, Tom Wilkinson, Larry Lamb, Holly Davidson, Terence Rigby

Director(s): Terry Winsor

Genre: Thriller & Mystery - Thriller

Classification: 18 years and over

Production Year: 2000

Running Time: 1 hour 38 minutes

Video Category: Feature Film

Plot: Billy Reynolds had no idea that he would get so mixed up in the Essex underworld when he became a driver for a local villain...

DVD Description

Locke (Sean Bean) is a crime boss just released from prison and planning to regain his former position on top of Essex's criminal underworld. He meets up with Billy, a cabbie who becomes intrigued by the power and thrills of a life of crime. Together they plan a deal with the local drug boss with explosive consequences. Also starring Alex Kingston (of TV's E.R.) as Locke's wife.

Release details

DVD Region: DVD

Studio(s): PATHE DISTRIBUTION; 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Release date: 02/07/2001

No of Discs: 1

Catalogue No: P 9013 DVD

Barcode: 5060002830529

Production Designer: Chris Edwards

Screenwriter: Jeff Pope, Terry Winsor

Composer: Colin Towns

Director of Photography: John Daly

Producer: Jeff Pope

Languages

Main Language: English

Hearing Impaired Language: English

Technical information

Special Features: Original Theatrical Trailer

Aspect Ratio: 1.85 Wide Screen

Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1

Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 English

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