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Johnny Was is a drug filled drams that tells the story
of Johnny Doyle (Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels Vinnie
Jones) and ex-terrorist, as he tried to hide from his past
while building a future without guns or drugs. While he
climbs the ladder to freedom, Johnny is paid a visit by
his trouble making buddy Flynn. Flynn is accompanied by
another escaped con named Michael who hurt his leg while
busting out of the big house. With Michael slowing him down
Flynn has no choice but to ask his old friend for help in
fleeing the cop infested city. While fighting his own inner
demons, Johnny makes the mistake of falling for Julius (ERs
Eric La Selle), the local drug lord's girlfriend played
by former pop star Samantha Mumba.****
Even though I found the movie confusing yet predictable,
it made for a descent gangster movie. Full of graphic violence
and detailed drug scenes, it shows a dark look at the London
streets. Lennon Lewis had a stand out performance in his
film debut, and it was fun to watch Eric La Selle go so
far off the beaten path. I have not seen so much charisma
since his undiscovered role in Crazy as Hell.
Image and Sound:
The picture quality was ok but nothing special. However
the sound is terrible. The movie is accompanied by a reggae
soundtrack from DJ producer Adrian Sherwood. I found the
music enjoyable but through most of the movie it overpowered
the dialogue which made it extremely difficult to follow.
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