A petty crook (Cillian Murphy), his ailing father (Jim Broadbent) and a pretty neighbor go on the run from an Irish mobster's (Brendan Gleeson) goons.
Release Date: May 21st, 2010
R |1 hr 28 min
Plot SummaryA petty crook (Cillian Murphy), his ailing father (Jim Broadbent) and a pretty neighbor go on the run from an Irish mobster's (Brendan Gleeson) goons.
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Jim Broadbent, Jodie Whittaker, Liam Cunningham, Michael McElhatton, Gabriel Byrne
Director: Ian Fitzgibbon
Genres: Crime drama , Dark comedy
Production Co: Irish Film Board, Premiere Picture, Number 9 Films
If there's one defining characteristic among English criminals, it's that they apparently are a quirky lot. That, at least, is the conclusion one draws from the endless series of comically tinged British crime thrillers that have come down the pike during recent years, of which the mediocre Perrier's Bounty is the latest example. show more
Loose, flinty, and a little in love with itself, Perrier’s Bounty struts the fine line of self-consciousness drawn by neo-gangster capers like "The Usual Suspects," "In Bruges" and "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels." show more
A splendidly plotted if thematically unsurprising comedy. The pleasure comes not from fresh insights, but from a droll script and expertly timed performances. show more
