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  • Croupier (2000)
    Review preview for Croupier

    The egocentric nature of the film cleverly disguises what else is going on outside Jack's head.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3.5 out of 5
    A despondent novelist becomes hard-edged croupier in London casino.
  • Flash Gordon (1980)
    Review preview for Flash Gordon

    Max Von Sydow's magnificent Emperor Ming is a template against which all future alien rulers have had to measure up.

    Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5
    An evil alien ruler plans to destroy the Earth, and only an American football quarterback can stop him.
  • Get Carter (1971)
    Review preview for Get Carter

    Carter has become one of Caine's most memorable performances in a long career.

    Steven Yates · 5 out of 5
    A Cockney gangster travels to Newcastle to investigate his brother's murder.
  • I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2003)
    Review preview for I'll Sleep When I'm Dead

    Owen is fine when looking moody, but not so good when given dialogue - it seems too staged, too deliberate.

    Trinity · 3 out of 5
    Once a gangster, always a gangster?

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