I thought it was a fun movie. It's based on a true story, and, like so many true stories, truth is actually more interesting than fiction. After reading about the real bandits, I'm slightly irritated with the Hollywood ending and the unnecessary lo... (read more) I thought it was a fun movie. It's based on a true story, and, like so many true stories, truth is actually more interesting than fiction. After reading about the real bandits, I'm slightly irritated with the Hollywood ending and the unnecessary love story with Liv Tyler seemed a little over the top. But, it's a interesting movie, all the same and a very fresh and fun look at the Restoration period.

Mostly surface and style, the film fails to rise beyond archetypes as opposed to real characters (although Robert Carlyle can always be counted upon to give a beating heart to any character he plays; and Alan Cummins shines as the oh-so-campy fop, Lo... (read more) Mostly surface and style, the film fails to rise beyond archetypes as opposed to real characters (although Robert Carlyle can always be counted upon to give a beating heart to any character he plays; and Alan Cummins shines as the oh-so-campy fop, Lord Rochester) . When the mood strikes me, though, I do like the characters and the film's undeniable sense of anachronistic imagery. A very MTV/90s movie.

Well-written in a that quotable kind of way. Fun period action/comedy, if you don't mind a little anachronistic music in the soundtrack.

Great little film. My criticism is that Liv Tyler doesn't get involved in anywhere near enough of the action as the cover and, indeed, the behaviour by her character early in the film suggests she might. A fun little romp of a film, it's an indicator... (read more) Great little film. My criticism is that Liv Tyler doesn't get involved in anywhere near enough of the action as the cover and, indeed, the behaviour by her character early in the film suggests she might. A fun little romp of a film, it's an indicator of what good reliable cinema should strive to be like more often, both in original cinematography and entertainment quality. Fun and unique.

I love this film. They rob from the rich - and that's about it really! One used to be rich and mixed with the upper classes and the other a down and out highway man. But the two together and they know who the best people to hold up are and where... (read more) I love this film. They rob from the rich - and that's about it really! One used to be rich and mixed with the upper classes and the other a down and out highway man. But the two together and they know who the best people to hold up are and where the cash is.

What makes this so good is the language. 16th century characters speaking modern day slang. When you see two dandies saying "alright, geezer" you know you have been Tango'd.

I love this movie, always done! I love all the characters (even the more marginal) and Craig Armstrong's music and the whole cast.

Plot isn't it's strong key but the performances of Robert and Jonny as the main leads. It's a tounge-in-cheek look to 18th century. Still worth a look.

Well yes, the movie is something different for once, with an unusual story and an unusual setting. Still the movie is kind of lame. There are some really great scenes but all in all there are too many parts that are just boring. Although it's not a l... (read more) Well yes, the movie is something different for once, with an unusual story and an unusual setting. Still the movie is kind of lame. There are some really great scenes but all in all there are too many parts that are just boring. Although it's not a long movie I was tempted more than one time to press fast forward. Not a very good sign.
All in all I would say: If you like a not so usual setting you might take a look at it. Otherwise, there are a lot better movies to fill 1.5 hours.

Absolute Devine with a capital D. A pair of rock star highwaymen in the 18th century, the niece of the Chief Justice looking for a bad boy to call her own and the ever-so-delightful Earl of Rochester played by the effervescent (yes I did just use tha... (read more) Absolute Devine with a capital D. A pair of rock star highwaymen in the 18th century, the niece of the Chief Justice looking for a bad boy to call her own and the ever-so-delightful Earl of Rochester played by the effervescent (yes I did just use that word) Alan Cummings -- mix and hijinx ensue. Cummings steals the show, but the rest is so amusng I can't help but watch it again.

robert carlyles finest hour in my opinion the music at the ball scene is superb and always used in top gear what a movie