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Danny Dyer, Tamer Hassan, Geoff Bell, Georgina Chapman (II), Eddie Weber ... see more see more... , Adam Bolton , Linda Henry , Roland Manookian , Arturo Venegas , Camille Coduri

In the era when Britain's criminal elite fled for the safety of Spain in order to escape the long-arm of Margaret Thatcher, a young scoundrel from the tenements of South London finds the allure of mon... read more read more...ey, women, and drugs leading him down a dangerous path of self-destruction. Assigned the task of delivering a large sum of money to an ex-con named Charlie (Tamer Hassan) in Puerto Banus, English lad Frankie (Danny Dyer) becomes hopelessly enamored with the laid back lifestyle enjoyed by the cheeky playboy and his loyal ensemble of British ex-pats. Though it isn't long before Frankie is named Charlie's second in command, the situation soon begins to heat up when loyalties start to shift and business takes a back seat to pleasure. There's no doubt that Frankie has a flair for the criminal lifestyle, though by the looks of things he's getting a little too comfortable with his newfound position of power. When Frankie succumbs to temptation and begins romancing Carly (Georgina Chapman), the flirtatious girlfriend of psycho gangster Sonny (Roland Manookian), it begins to look as if the lawless apprentice's whirlwind criminal career will soon end with a bang. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Nick Love

Release Date: September 2, 2005

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DVD Release Date: September 30, 2008

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  • phubbs1
    October 30, 2011
    phubbs1
    Another British gangster flick filled with more cockneys than a south east cafe, Nick Love is at it again like his best mate Ritchie and to be fair to him he does make a solid flick.

    All the usual suspects are back again from Love's previous film to portray your common bunch of ... read moreEnglish criminals up to no good but this time they are all on the continent in Spain living it up with booze, drugs, sand n sex. Its pretty much exactly what Spain is really like around the coast, full of Brit chavs and Brits with money all fat and tanned looking like 'Del Trotter'.

    Nothing new to see here plot wise, its all about drug dealing, beating people up and the odd double cross but it is made and directed well looking spot on for its 80's setting. Love is a pro at getting that 80's look like his other film 'The Firm' and this film is probably his best so far, they all are cockney based plots of course.

    Not too different from 'Layer Cake' but not as good, close but this came one year too late basically and was beaten to the punch by Vaughn's film. On the plus side the film has a great soundtrack but you do get the impression Love has crammed in as many classic 80's tunes as possible just to get a good soundtrack deal for sales hehe.
  • 76Majikat
    February 25, 2011
    76Majikat
    One of Danny Dyer's better films and certainly Nick Love's best.

    It's a harsh lesson to the quick rise and fall of an underworld lifestyle, perhaps glamourised a little too much, but a pretty good watch all the same.

    There are some great characters created here, in typical ... read moreBrit crime abroad fashion.
  • Deano78
    September 22, 2009
    Deano78
    Far from being in the same league as Goodfellas, Casino. However this is an enjoyable British film showing the rise and fall of an East London gangster getting involved in the drug scene in Spain. Set in the 80's with the typical fashion of the time but with a great soundtrack to... read more boot. Quite violent, brutal and with a lot of swearing as well but an interesting story all the same.
  • SirPant
    September 22, 2009
    SirPant
    Nick Love's best film to date.
    "You cardboard cut-out cunt"
  • jjnxn
    December 24, 2008
    jjnxn
    Very routine B crime drama.
  • deano
    December 16, 2007
    deano
    This British/Spanish movie is more crime on drugs than Casino, more guns than GoodFellas, more swearing than Scarface.
  • roygutteridge
    October 22, 2006
    roygutteridge
    The Business is refreshingly violent and at one point, bloody gory as hell -- but it's also extremely funny, engaging and above all entertaining.
  • kingmob6
    February 8, 2012
    kingmob6
    Where to start? First off, Danny Dyer just doesn't exude the 'hard man' attitude that he thinks he does, so he's never all that convincing as the hardened drug dealer we're meant to be watching, hell, he spends most of the film looking vaguely worried instead of menacing.

    Then ... read morethe stupid DVD art references two much better films in the pull quote that they chose, so you're left watching this while thinking about 2 films that did similar material with better results.

    Oh well, curiosity satisfied, to my detriment.
  • decals74
    July 24, 2007
    decals74
    sammy had some funny moments but the rest of the cast was very unconvincing. i don't see why nick love got hype over this stuff.

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Urban Cinefile Critics
May 26, 2008
Urban Cinefile Critics, Urban Cinefile

A rootin' tootin' no holds barred Brit crime thriller, The Business succeeds by sheer thuggish intent. Full Review

Joe Utichi
September 4, 2005
Joe Utichi, FilmFocus

Will have a hard time appealing, even, to the Ladsy audience it's unmistakably made for. Full Review

Matthew Turner
September 3, 2005
Matthew Turner, ViewLondon

Danny Dyer tones down his usual swaggering cockney act and gives a genuinely sympathetic performance - his relationship with Tamar Hassan's Charlie is surprisingly touching. Full Review

Rich Cline
August 11, 2005
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall

Engaging, even though it lacks a single likeable character and is packed with cliches. Full Review

Derek Elley
July 22, 2008
Derek Elley, Variety

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January 28, 2006
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September 2, 2005
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August 30, 2005
BBC

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