Funny, strange, confrontational and subversive, this is one of the most interesting experiences you'll have at the cinema this year.

It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

Vinnie Jones is now officially my favorite Brit film star. He totally rocks this film.I have some cousins in Ireland and they told me to check this out. It was the 3rd film I watched the other night and definitely my favorite.You'd never see a movie like this made in Hollywood, which is really f**ked.The story is tight -- about Irish revolutionaries in South London who are trapped in a house with a Jamaican drug lord, his posse and his woman. Eriq LaSalle is great as the drug lord -- and Samantha Mumba is totally hot.I could have used a few more explosions, but I also liked the fact that the explosions came out of the acting, and not just special effects.I guess the best thing I can say about this film is that I'm looking forward to watching it again.

Saw this at Raindance Fest last night.I can see why it's one of the 4 finalists for the Jury Prize -- it's truly original. Never seen a story like it. It moves way beyond the typical action film. It has intelligence and wit. Some of it is very funny. Great writing.But ultimately, it has a serious, thoughtful through line about personal and cultural identity, tribal roots, facing your past honestly and the struggle to move on from a dark past.A truly eclectic cast -- and each role (with a few exceptions) showed the actors to the best of their ability.In the case of Lennox Lewis, he exceeded my expectation. He stole every scene he was in.Vinnie Jones is proving he's an actor of subtly and depth.The two villains - Patrick Bergin and Eric LaSalle -- were best when facing off against each other.Action sequences were not great -- but this isn't an action film with drama -- it's a drama that lives in a world of action and violence.No, this film won't be for everyone. Especially not for those who only want explosions and sex.This is a much deeper script. It stays with you.It's not just popcorn.

Johnny Was just one the audience award at Rebelfest, the indie fest that runs alongside Toronto Film Fest. It even got an encore screening because it sold out and the audience feedback was so good.It beat out ten other features, some of which were also really good.I agree with Innababylon's comments. The movie is a rolicking good bit of madness that gallops all over the place. The characters are larger than life so of course not 'believable' but very engaging. The movie tries to be both a B-Movie and a 'thinker' with a lot of humor.Will it make my top ten? Doubt it, but is it part of a great night in, for anyone who likes a mad little movie with a heart and a brain, you bet. The movie is driven along by an amazing soundtrack of about forty reggae tracks from the On-U label and others.Overall, eight out of ten.

The last person's negative comments are a laugh. Me-109 or whatever his name is says everyone is is wrong because they enjoyed the movie, or else (unlike him!) they are all just hype because most only did one review - but Me has only ever written two (and both say 'don't watch this movie it is all hype'). Most people don't post too many reviews because we have a life and maybe don't see so many things we like enough. Most of the comments are from UK and Ireland because that was where the movie was made and played at festivals. It only just came over here (U.S.).This movie is not for anyone like the moaner who wants to take it too seriously. It is a fun B Movie made for not a lot of money that I went to see because I love reggae. Lots of the comments say that. Watch it on those terms and enjoy it or not, but spare the rest of us the lectures. Go find a movie you like and tell us why instead. I for one will be waiting for the soundtrsck.