"Get Carter" is a very nasty film. The language is rough, there's a lot of nudity and there are lots of naked folks. It is NOT a good film to watch with your kids, mother-in-law or Father Jenkins! However, if you don't mind all the sleazy nastiness, it IS awfully entertaining.
The film begins in London. Carter (Michael Caine) is being advised by his mobster friends to stay away from his brother's funeral in Newcastle. However, Carter is determined to go--and determined to learn how his brother died and who is responsible. For the rest of the movie, Carter mucks about Newcastle--hanging about low-lifes and kicking butt. Carter is violent, remorseless and unstoppable in his quest. At first, you have no empathy for the man--after all, he is a brutal mobster. However, when you learn exactly why the brother was killed, you begin to root for Carter. See the film and you'll see what I mean.
This is a very stylish and well made film. Not a lot of plot, but highly entertaining and Caine does a dandy job. Well worth seeing.
The film begins in London. Carter (Michael Caine) is being advised by his mobster friends to stay away from his brother's funeral in Newcastle. However, Carter is determined to go--and determined to learn how his brother died and who is responsible. For the rest of the movie, Carter mucks about Newcastle--hanging about low-lifes and kicking butt. Carter is violent, remorseless and unstoppable in his quest. At first, you have no empathy for the man--after all, he is a brutal mobster. However, when you learn exactly why the brother was killed, you begin to root for Carter. See the film and you'll see what I mean.
This is a very stylish and well made film. Not a lot of plot, but highly entertaining and Caine does a dandy job. Well worth seeing.