It’s hard to tell the good guys from the bad guys in this
action packed thriller, which takes place in modern day London. Detective
Inspector Jack Regan, played by Ray Winstone, along with a handpicked squad of
fellow detectives, are an elite team known as the “Flying Squad”, answerable only
to themselves as they clean up the London Underworld.
Despite the criticism of a liberal press, as well as his
own superior; played by Damian Lewis; for his methods, Detective Regan does
bring home the bacon. With a slew of cases already solved, he is now on the
trail of a master criminal and a major bank robbery, all of which are set to
happen soon. The biggest obstacle in the way of the “Flying Squad” just may be
the very people they are trying to protect.
Directed with a mean punch; by a man ironically named
Nick Love; this film moves at a frenetic pace as it delves into the dual
questions of what is right or wrong; and when is wrong right? Written tightly
and realistically by John Hodge, the screenplay by Mr. Love is carefully
crafted to keep you tuned into the twists and turns of this film.
Apparently, this film is based upon a show of the same
name from the 1970’s British television show of the same name. Now that I have
been properly introduced to the characters, I will have to look out for the
original shows. Looks like I’ll be heading to You Tube.
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