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Going Off Big Time

  • 2000
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
967
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Going Off Big Time (2000)
Thriller

After surviving prison, a man has to forge a career in the crime world.After surviving prison, a man has to forge a career in the crime world.After surviving prison, a man has to forge a career in the crime world.

  • Director
    • Jim Doyle
  • Writer
    • Neil Fitzmaurice
  • Stars
    • Neil Fitzmaurice
    • Dominic Carter
    • Nicholas Lamont
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    967
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jim Doyle
    • Writer
      • Neil Fitzmaurice
    • Stars
      • Neil Fitzmaurice
      • Dominic Carter
      • Nicholas Lamont
    • 16User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

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    Neil Fitzmaurice
    Neil Fitzmaurice
    • Mark Clayton
    Dominic Carter
    Dominic Carter
    • Ozzi Shepherd
    Nicholas Lamont
    Nicholas Lamont
    • Paul
    • (as Nick Lamont)
    Nicholas Moss
    Nicholas Moss
    • Charlie
    • (as Nick Moss)
    Vinnie Adams
    • John
    Sarah Alexander
    Sarah Alexander
    • Stacey Bannerman
    Bernard Hill
    Bernard Hill
    • Murray
    Peter Kay
    Peter Kay
    • Flipper
    Huggy Leaver
    • Mario
    Del Henney
    Del Henney
    • George Hannassey
    Jimmy Gallagher
    • Billy Hannassey
    Gabbi Barr
    • Natasha
    Stan Boardman
    Stan Boardman
    • Arthur McCann
    Sidney Livingstone
    • Mr. Phillips
    Vincent Maguire
    • Uncle Harry
    • (as Vincent McGuire)
    Jason Salkey
    Jason Salkey
    • Night-Club Manager
    Jack Marsden
    • Prison Bully
    Matt Mason
    • Prison Cellmate
    • Director
      • Jim Doyle
    • Writer
      • Neil Fitzmaurice
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    10empengi

    Gritty, flowing, highly watchable!

    This film is a very welcome break from big-budget silly pseudo gangster nonsense like Rocknrolla or the usual vacuous Hollywood fare that we've come to expect. With a refreshingly understated narration by the ever impressive Neil Fitzmaurice, the film is mostly a flashback, which makes you want to keep watching until the whole thing is 'resolved'. Good performances all the way through, the low budget is not too apparent, and there are some very memorable scenes, without the film trying to hard to impress. I would say that this film is well worth adding to your collection, and it's even watchable with your girlfriend, as its strengths are in the plot and atmosphere, rather than macho antics or mindless violence. After it's over, you are left thinking about it, which doesn't always happen with this kind of production. SEE IT!
    4samthejudgeamos

    Yawn

    The best I can say about it is that it was OK. Not a huge plot, probably realistic (not being an expert on prison life or gangster culture) so whilst it wasn't gripping, it was ok as a "whilst I am doing something else" film.

    Mercifully short.
    6richardstirling

    Good acting average plot

    Typical story of a gangster who after going* to prison Learns that you have to get tough to get ahead! It kept me interested as I like gangster films (Hence 6 stars is probably generous) but the plot is basic and the film reeks of low budget from start to finish. Acting is pretty good especially from the main character. All in all worth a watch if you like violent films about gangsters from a Liverpool. I guess I do!
    7DRaakje

    Great movie, sloppy ending

    The movie is a nice piece of art. Original not boring. Until the ending of this movie i would give it a 9, but when i saw the ending, I changed into a 7. It left a bitter taste in my mouth...
    4RatedVforVinny

    Is realistic I guess.

    Have seen a good few, better examples in the Brit Gangster genre. The prison pert was more interesting than what transpires outside. Is low budget but fairly decent for the money (with a realistic vibe). Kind of hard to get excited about a movie, where so many previous and way superior efforts have been produced.

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      written by Michael J. Moran & Laurence O'Toole

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    • Release date
      • September 22, 2000 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
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    • Production company
      • Enterprise Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 26m(86 min)
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      • 2.35 : 1

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