A black and white British film about a goof and a deranged assassin who try to turn around their financial misfortune with a quick stab and go. As these two fellas sit and watch their target they become engulfed in meaningless ramble that only distracts them from the more important task at hand. And in the end their lack of focus is the exact cause of their demise.
As a crime drama/ British comedy this film has a few laughs as well as some shock value at points. But overall it is a bit predictable and lacks any value beneath the surface. The opening minutes of bickering back and forth between the goof and the war vet is the main attraction of the movie. Towards the end they decide to move in for the kill and that's when things get serious and a little corny. It tries to fit the mold as a film noir and it's a little too much of a push. It seems like Ortu is trying to fit the wrong piece into the puzzle. But ultimately a pretty good watch for a low key film production.
Grade: C- (70%)
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