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| ⚫ | '''''The Sweeney''''' is a British [[police drama]] film, based on the 1970s [[The Sweeney|television series]] of the same name, released on September 12, 2012. The film was directed and written by [[Nick Love]], and co-written by [[John Hodge (screenwriter)|John Hodge]], based on the characters created by [[Ian Kennedy Martin]]. The film stars [[Ray Winstone]] as Jack Regan and [[Plan B (musician)|Ben Drew]] as George Carter. The film also stars [[Damian Lewis]], [[Hayley Atwell]] and [[Steven Mackintosh]]. The film premiered on September 3, 2012 at the [[Odeon Leicester Square]].<ref>{{imdb-title|0857190}}</ref> |
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Nailing villains is all that matters to [[Flying Squad]] officers Jack Regan ([[Ray Winstone]]) and his loyal partner George Carter ([[Ben Drew]]). They get results by ignoring the rulebook, much to the exasperation of their boss, Haskins. ([[Damian Lewis]]). But when a bank heist takes place, they suspect an old adversary has returned. As the stakes are raised, hard-as-nails Regan will stop at nothing in pursuit of the wrong 'un. |
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The film begins with [[Flying Squad]] officers Jack Regan ([[Ray Winstone]]) and his loyal partner George Carter ([[Ben Drew]]) arriving at the scene of a warehouse robbery, where four armed men are attempting to steal a stash of gold bars to sell on for their scrap value. Regan and Carter manage to capture all four suspects, but Regan cheekily takes some of the gold bars from the stash, to give to his snout Harry ([[Alan Ford (actor)|Alan Ford]]). Internal investigations arrive to carry out an investigation into Regan's activities, but officer Ivan Lewis ([[Steven Mackintosh]]) has more than a procedural beef with Regan - he has discovered that Regan has been having sex with his wife, fellow flying squad officer Nancy ([[Hayley Atwell]]). Meanwhile, Regan recieves a tip-off about a planned robbery on a bank, but has to pull surveillance on the operation when an armed robbery at a small time jewellery store leaves £200,000 of jewellery in the hands of a dangerous criminal, and one otherwise impartial civilian dead. Regan suspects old foe Francis Allen ([[Paul Anderson (actor)|Paul Anderson]]) is responsible, but without evidence, has no way of nailing him. When it is discovered that Allen is in tow with a dangerous Serbian criminal, Regan goes all out to catch those repsonsible and bring them to justice - against the word of his boss Frank Haskins ([[Damian Lewis]]), and at the price of the death of one of his most beloved. |
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| ⚫ | A film version of the television series was announced in 2008 to be produced by [[DNA Films]] and directed by [[Nick Love]]. Love was |
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[[Fox Searchlight]] withdrew support a few weeks before filming was due to start and the project looked to be on hold, until July 2010, when the budget on the project was confirmed at [[United States dollar|US$]]16-million.<ref name="sky"/> In April 2011, the participation of Winstone was confirmed for the role of Jack Regan, with [[Ben Drew]], alias rapper Plan B, taking the role of George Carter.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12957620 Plan B joins Ray Winstone in Sweeney film] BBC, 4 April 2011</ref> The remake's present-day setting was confirmed when the BBC's ''[[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|Top Gear]]'' filmed a car chase for the production in "[[Top Gear (series 18)|Series 18, Episode 3]]". It was also confirmed by the film's director, Nick Love, that the budget was around £3,000,000.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0857190/business</ref> |
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| ⚫ | A film version of the television series was first announced in 2008. The film was to be produced by [[DNA Films]], and to be written and directed by [[Nick Love]]. Love was asked to write the film alongside [[Ian Kennedy Martin]], the creator of the original series. Filming was originally planned for Spring 2009, with [[Ray Winstone]]'s name confirmed for the role of Jack Regan, and [[Ewan McGregor]] and [[Daniel Craig]] being suggested as possibilities for the lead role of George Carter.<ref name="sky">{{cite web|url=http://movies.sky.com/craig-mcgregor-want-the-sweeney-remake|title=Craig, McGregor Want The Sweeney Remake|publisher=[[Sky Movies]] |accessdate= 2010-07-08}}</ref> [[Orlando Bloom]] and [[Tom Hardy]] were other names linked to the remake. At the time, it was not revealed whether the film would be set in the 1970's, or remade for the present day.<ref>[http://www.filmstalker.co.uk/archives/2008/08/sweeney_halts_production.html Sweeney halts production], filmstalker.co.uk</ref> Sponsor [[Fox Searchlight]] withdrew support just a few weeks before filming was due to start, and the project soon looked to be on hold, until July 2010, when the budget on the project was confirmed to be £3 million.<ref name="sky"/> In April 2011, the participation of Winstone was confirmed, for the role of Jack Regan, with [[Ben Drew]], alias rapper [[Plan B]], taking the role of George Carter.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12957620 Plan B joins Ray Winstone in Sweeney film] BBC, 4 April 2011</ref> The remake's present-day setting was confirmed when the BBC's ''[[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|Top Gear]]'' filmed a car chase for the production in Series 18, Episod3 3. It was also confirmed by the film's director, Nick Love, that the budget was around £3,000,000.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0857190/business</ref> |
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==Reception== |
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The film has received widely positive reviews from critics and fans alike, and has thus far earned a 82% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_sweeney/</ref> On the weekend of release, the film topped the UK [[Box Office]], raking in over £1.5 million in earnings, and replacing ''[[Dredd (2012 film)|Dredd]]'' at the top of the chart.<ref>http://www.uknetguide.co.uk/Latest-News/The-Sweeney-tops-UK-box-office-801452885.html</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:54, 22 September 2012
| The Sweeney | |
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| Directed by | Nick Love |
| Screenplay by | Nick Love |
| Story by | Nick Love John Hodge |
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| Cinematography | Simon Dennis |
| Edited by | James Herbert |
| Music by | Lorne Balfe |
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Running time | 112 Minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | £3 Million |
The Sweeney is a British police drama film, based on the 1970s television series of the same name, released on September 12, 2012. The film was directed and written by Nick Love, and co-written by John Hodge, based on the characters created by Ian Kennedy Martin. The film stars Ray Winstone as Jack Regan and Ben Drew as George Carter. The film also stars Damian Lewis, Hayley Atwell and Steven Mackintosh. The film premiered on September 3, 2012 at the Odeon Leicester Square.[1]
Synopsis
The film begins with Flying Squad officers Jack Regan (Ray Winstone) and his loyal partner George Carter (Ben Drew) arriving at the scene of a warehouse robbery, where four armed men are attempting to steal a stash of gold bars to sell on for their scrap value. Regan and Carter manage to capture all four suspects, but Regan cheekily takes some of the gold bars from the stash, to give to his snout Harry (Alan Ford). Internal investigations arrive to carry out an investigation into Regan's activities, but officer Ivan Lewis (Steven Mackintosh) has more than a procedural beef with Regan - he has discovered that Regan has been having sex with his wife, fellow flying squad officer Nancy (Hayley Atwell). Meanwhile, Regan recieves a tip-off about a planned robbery on a bank, but has to pull surveillance on the operation when an armed robbery at a small time jewellery store leaves £200,000 of jewellery in the hands of a dangerous criminal, and one otherwise impartial civilian dead. Regan suspects old foe Francis Allen (Paul Anderson) is responsible, but without evidence, has no way of nailing him. When it is discovered that Allen is in tow with a dangerous Serbian criminal, Regan goes all out to catch those repsonsible and bring them to justice - against the word of his boss Frank Haskins (Damian Lewis), and at the price of the death of one of his most beloved.
Production
A film version of the television series was first announced in 2008. The film was to be produced by DNA Films, and to be written and directed by Nick Love. Love was asked to write the film alongside Ian Kennedy Martin, the creator of the original series. Filming was originally planned for Spring 2009, with Ray Winstone's name confirmed for the role of Jack Regan, and Ewan McGregor and Daniel Craig being suggested as possibilities for the lead role of George Carter.[2] Orlando Bloom and Tom Hardy were other names linked to the remake. At the time, it was not revealed whether the film would be set in the 1970's, or remade for the present day.[3] Sponsor Fox Searchlight withdrew support just a few weeks before filming was due to start, and the project soon looked to be on hold, until July 2010, when the budget on the project was confirmed to be £3 million.[2] In April 2011, the participation of Winstone was confirmed, for the role of Jack Regan, with Ben Drew, alias rapper Plan B, taking the role of George Carter.[4] The remake's present-day setting was confirmed when the BBC's Top Gear filmed a car chase for the production in Series 18, Episod3 3. It was also confirmed by the film's director, Nick Love, that the budget was around £3,000,000.[5]
Reception
The film has received widely positive reviews from critics and fans alike, and has thus far earned a 82% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[6] On the weekend of release, the film topped the UK Box Office, raking in over £1.5 million in earnings, and replacing Dredd at the top of the chart.[7]
References
- ^ The Sweeney at IMDb
- ^ a b "Craig, McGregor Want The Sweeney Remake". Sky Movies. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
- ^ Sweeney halts production, filmstalker.co.uk
- ^ Plan B joins Ray Winstone in Sweeney film BBC, 4 April 2011
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0857190/business
- ^ http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_sweeney/
- ^ http://www.uknetguide.co.uk/Latest-News/The-Sweeney-tops-UK-box-office-801452885.html
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