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London Boulevard

London Boulevard

Drama · Crime · 2010

A parolee falls for a reclusive movie star while trying to evade a ruthless gangster.

Movie details

London Boulevard

“Not every criminal wants to be one.”

2010 Drama · Crime 1h 43m

Critical arithmetic

One number, for now.

TMDB

5.9 / 10

Community rating

A parolee falls for a reclusive movie star while trying to evade a ruthless gangster.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over London Boulevard?

The split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

William Monahan

Written by

William Monahan

Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell

Harry Mitchel

Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley

Charlotte

David Thewlis

David Thewlis

Jordan

Anna Friel

Anna Friel

Briony Mitchel

Ben Chaplin

Ben Chaplin

Billy Norton

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Gant

Eddie Marsan

Eddie Marsan

DI Bailey

Court is in session

Put London Boulevard on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Adrenaline Seeker

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.