RocknRolla

RocknRolla director Guy Ritchie likes his gangster obsession

The Straight has caught up with ‘RocknRolla’ director Guy Ritchie. Ritchie explains the title of the movie, ‘rocknrolla’ and how much he fancies the dark side. Ritchie goes on to share his obsession with gangsters, comic books, and London. ‘RocknRolla’ stars Gerard Butler, Gemma Arterton, Thandie Newton, Jermey Piven and Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges. ‘RocknRolla’ is out in theaters.

“I’m drawn to the dark side because it’s an interesting world for stories,” Ritchie said. “We like bad guys, and…what’s that tiny little movie that just came out that’s done rather well? Dark Knight. Everyone liked the Joker, right? The Joker’s the bad guy. So we’re drawn to the bad guy, and I’m not unique in that respect. The trouble is, I fancy bad guys.”

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MovieHole has caught up with the cast of 'RocknRolla', which includes director Guy Ritchie, Gerard Butler, Idris Elba, Jeremy Piven, and Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges. The cast talk about why they choose to do 'RocknRolla', their characters and how they fit into the story. The actors also dish on what it was like to work with Ritchie. 'RocknRolla' is out in theaters.

"...Guy has this thing.  The crew knows as soon as he says: ‘Five, four...'  At first, I was like: what's going to happen? That's action. You got to say your line.  He counts down to the action.  That was new to me and interesting.  Suddenly you see the whole room focusing,  getting into the Guy Ritchie space, which is a good thing.  It's great, actually..."

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FirstShowing.net has interviewed 'RocknRolla' director Guy Ritchie. Ritche chats about his coming to the story of 'RocknRolla' and the real life characters that inspired the film. Ritchie also talks about the challenge of managing multiple stories within 'RocknRolla', the soundtrack and the cast. 'RocknRolla' is out in theaters.

"...It's simply me going through loads of DVDs and a nostalgia to the tunes I used to listen to in my youth...It is tough. Oh, yes. I'll put 10 to 20 songs up to each scene before I find one that I like..."

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The Dead Bold has caught up with 'RocknRolla' stars Jeremy Piven, Toby Kebbell and Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges at a recent press junket. The cast shares what it was like to work with Guy Ritchie and wether they were allowed to influence their characters or not. Kebbell also shared what drew him to his role so much to lose over 15 pounds in such a short time. 'RocknRolla' is out in theaters.

"...You very rarely get a script that’s so character filled and such an ensemble piece that you can pick out someone and go, ‘Wow, man, that’s a great one to audition for.’ But Johnny was like that and it’s rare and beautiful. It’s like finding a gem. So it was lovely to read through what Johnny did. After watching the film you think, ‘Shit, I should’ve played one of the others because they’re all brilliant.’ But it was so, so nice..."

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MediaBlvd has caught up with Guy Ritchie and the cast of 'RocknRolla'. Ritchie explains that under-cultures and sub-cultures happen to be 'his thing', which leads to why 'RocknRolla' is the same genre as his previous blockbusters 'Lock Stock' and 'Snatch'. The actors share their role in the film, and how it all comes together. Ritchie also touches on his highly anticipated 'Sherlock Holmes'. 'RocknRolla' is out in theaters.

"...The movie after this, we’re doing Sherlock Holmes, and that is clearly going to be in a different genre. I think people would expect something very different and, hopefully, a flavor of what it is that they’re familiar with..."

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CBS has caught up with "RocknRolla" director Guy Ritchie in a London. Ritchie talks about the details of "RocknRolla" which is an inpiration from the changes London has gone through in the last 20 years, something he describes as the "new New York". Ritchie also talks about having introduced an unusual form of torture in "RocknRolla" which involves

"...Actually I was staying at a friend's house one night there on the river. They threw in a crayfish trap at night and threw a chicken in it. And in the morning, the trap was full of crayfish and the chicken had been stripped of all its meat and I thought that's an interesting way to dispatch a body..."

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Black Voices has caught up with rapper and actor Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges on his latest roles in "RocknRolla" and "Max Payne". Bridges shares how much he learned from being the only American in "RocknRolla". The London slang, and the all star cast are just a few reasons Bridges loves working with Guy Ritchie. Bridges also touches on his musical career as Ludacris, and his up and coming roles.

"...Because as an actor, Chris Bridges is a businessman and things of that nature. Ludacris is a character within itself. I don't want people to think that I'm playing Ludacris. That's the whole point. As Chris, I get to play different characters, and Ludacris happens to be one of them..."

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Guy Ritchie has taken some time to chat with Newsday regarding his latest film "RocknRolla". Ritchie chats about the film's cast, how cyclical London is, and his philosophy on film violence. Ritchie also goes on to describe "RocknRolla" almost as a caricuture, and an animated world- all which is a teqnique we can expect from the director. "RocknRolla" is out in theaters. 

"...I'm making a reflection of a tough world, but it's not to be taken too seriously, right? I like the idea that sometimes you play it straight and then you don't. It's fertile ground for exploring as a director..."

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Future Movies has caught up with acclaimed director Guy Ritchie on his new film "RocknRolla". Having made his debut with "Lock, stock and two smoking barrels" in 1998, Ritchie chats about the big changes in the world of crime over the past 15-20 years. Ritchie also talks about his pub in London, his views on crime and his upcoming film "Sherlock Holmes".

"...It’s going to be very contemporary. Originally, Sherlock Holmes was this intellectual action man and I think what happened was they played down the action man aspect because people just didn't have the means of executing the action in interesting ways. Well, we do have the means and we have the technology so we're just riding on the back of that..."

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The Basingstoke Gazette has posted a review of 'RocknRolla'. The film is the latest gangster caper from British director Guy Ritchie. With an all star cat including Gerard Butler, Thandie Newton, Tom Wilkinson and Jeremy Piven the film is sure to keep audiences entertained and excited throughout.

"...In amongst the loud, proud, sex-drugs-and-violence of the plot, Ritchie still manages to create some urban magic. Watch for Kebbell's poetic analysis of a cigarette packet, as he simultaneously tinkles the ivories in the background..."

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