The directorial debut of William Monahan, the screenwriter of The Departed, London Boulevard follows an ex-con trying to make a fresh start in a relationship with a reclusive actress. A sexy, stylish gangster thriller bristling with wit and brutal intrigue, London Boulevard stars Colin Farrell and Keira Knightley as star-crossed lovers who run afoul of one of London’s most vicious crime bosses. — (C) IFC

Leslie Felperin

2010-11-30 freshness rotten

Variety London Boulevard is like a fancy retro-styled pocket watch that someone accidentally broke and tried to reassemble with only a vague idea of clockwork.

Ray Bennett

2010-11-30 freshness fresh

Hollywood Reporter Hard-boiled crime yarn with Irish wit colorful characters and considerable style.