BootDigest Such a frustrating disappointment

Roxie The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

Fulke Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

Cristal The movie really just wants to entertain people.

carbuff Grim, grim, grim. Wow. Grim, grim, grim. Basic plot synopsis: Extremely unsavory characters having their lives implode. I'm giving it a six, because, while it is trash, I have to acknowledge that as far as trash goes, it is slick trash with pretty high production values; however, I really wish I had spent my 89 minutes on something else. I can't imagine anyone who would benefit from watching this. Maybe as part of a "Scared Straight" program? Now I have to go take a really long hot shower with a lot of soap and shampoo. Maybe I can get some of this off of me.

Guy PUSHER is a remake of the Danish film of the same name, and is inferior in every way. It's a great B-movie plot - drug dealer loses his supplier's stash and is threatened with death by him unless he can get the money back immediately - but the film is weak. Not only are all the main characters scumbags - nobody even questions whether pushing drugs is moral - but they aren't even interesting, competent or sympathetic enough to care about. Frankly, I was rooting for the Turkish drug baron (who can't be all bad, as he makes his own baklava) to clear house. One scene late on, when the pusher visits his nice middle class mum to beg for cash has potential but ends before it can go anywhere. There's also a lack of adrenaline, as the villain's deadline is at least a week away, leading to lots of pointless scenes as the protag sits around chatting with his girlfriend (model Agyness Deyn, who is pretty but can't act) which has to be papered over with repetitive club scenes full of pumping music and flashing lights. Ultimately, nasty and dull.

sportsbros808 Doing a remake presents a lot of risks. You run the risk of alienating fans of the original and garnering unfair comparisons. With Pusher (2012) we have a solid remake that not only pays homage to the original but also adds a unique spin on it.The external shot of London are amazing and the stylized club scenes really aid the pacing of the film. Director, Luis Prieto, does an excellent job behind the camera with some truly awesome shots and camera angles. The action sequences are solid and plot driven so they happen very seamlessly.Actor Mem Ferda delivers a superb job in his role of HAKAN (a Turkish bad ass). Hie performance is a bit understated which is a nice change of pace from all the over the top performances that plague films nowadays.The Toronto Film Festival gave Ferda some compliments for his performance of a "complex, caring enforcer" which I totally agree. The film is being nominated for the Michael Powell Award and it makes sense if you see it on the big screen. This remake deserves to be seen on the big screen to really appreciate to cinematography. Whether you have seen the original or not you should give this film a watch. I am sure you will be glad you did.

leonblackwood Review: Honestly, how much bad luck can one man have. He was definitely in the wrong profession! Anyway, I quite enjoyed this movie but the music was so annoying. All of the actors put in good performances, and the storyline was cleverly written to keep the audience in suspense. It does tend to go round and round in circles and it could have done with a bit more action, but for a British film, it was good to see something fresh without the same old faces. We have seen this storyline many times before, but the director showed us a the life of a drug dealer from a different point of view. I did expect more after watching the first half an hour, but its not a bad watch.Round-Up: I haven't seen Richard Coyle in any other movies, but he brings a kind of intensity to the role as Frank, which worked well in the movie. Although his character has followed the bad path in life, you can't help but feeling sorry for him throughout the movie because of his bad luck. The main question that comes to mind whilst watching the movie is, Who Do You Trust, even though everyone seems to like Frank in one way or another. It also shows the dark underworld with drugs and violence which we have seen quite often in movies nowadays with the involvement of Eastern Europeans.I recommend this movie to people who enjoy there British movies about drugs and violence and a man trying to pay of a debt. 4/10