This movie taught me that you can order calamari for dinner. It’s not just an appetizer
Directed by Jonathan Glazer
Sexy Beast
An acclaimed, atmospheric crime.
Crime
Thriller
Drama
2001
1h 29m
4.0(158k)via LetterboxdRay Winstone + 4 more
Ex-safecracker Gal Dove has served his time behind bars and is blissfully retired to a Spanish villa paradise with a wife he adores. The idyll is shattered by the arrival of his nemesis Don Logan, intent on persuading Gal to return to London for one last big job.
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6What people say
"Shut up, cunt. You louse. You got some fuckin' neck ain't you. Retired? Fuck off, you're revolting. Look at your suntan, it's leather, it's like leather man, your skin. We could make a fucking suitcase out of you. Holdall. Like a crocodile, fat crocodile, fat bastard. You look like fucking Idi Amin, you know what I mean? Stay here? You should be ashamed of yourself. Who do you think you are? King of the castle? Cock of the walk? What you think this is the Wheel of Fortune? You think you can make your dough and fuck off? Leave the table? Thanks Don, see you Don, off to sunny Spain now Don, fuck off Don. Lying in your pool like a fat blob laughing at me, you think I'm gonna have that? You really think I'm gonna have that, ya ponce. All right, I'll make it easy for you. God knows you're fucking trying. Are you gonna do the job? It's not a difficult question, are you gonna do the job, yes or no?"Incredible.
Oh, bloody hell. Fockin' lunacy. Fockin' sexy. Angry blokes swearin'. cursin'yellin'boilin'roastin'swelterin'Some crazy cunt in a stupid bunny suit, some in stupid man suits. Oh, bloody hell. Ghandi swears like a God. Ohhhh. Ridiculous. Tremendous. Fantastic. Fan-dabby-dozy ---- tastic.
Common questions
What is Sexy Beast about?+
A retired British safe-cracker living a quiet life in Spain is harassed by a menacing former associate who pressures him to join one last bank robbery in London.
Who directed Sexy Beast?+
Jonathan Glazer directed Sexy Beast in 2001 as his feature film debut, known for his distinct visual style and music video background.
Has Sexy Beast won any awards?+
The film received significant critical praise, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Where can I watch Sexy Beast?+
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