London

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  • R
  • 2006
  • 1 hr 32 min
  • 6.3  (24,929)
  • 24

London is a romantic drama film that was released in 2005. It is directed by Hunter Richards and stars Jessica Biel, Chris Evans, and Jason Statham. The film is named after the setting of the story, which is London, England. It follows the journey of a man named Syd (Chris Evans) who attends a going-away party for his ex-girlfriend, London (Jessica Biel), who is moving to Los Angeles with her new fiancé.

Syd is still in love with London and decides to crash her party to confront her and try to win her back. He brings along his drug-addicted friend, Bateman (Jason Statham), for support.

As soon as Syd and Bateman arrive at the party, they quickly realize that they are the only guests there. London has locked herself in the bathroom and is refusing to come out. Syd is determined to talk to her, and the rest of the movie is spent with Syd and Bateman trying to find a way to get London out of the bathroom and talk to her.

As the night progresses, Syd goes on a journey of self-discovery and realizes that he needs to come to terms with his own personal issues before he can win London back. He also learns about London's own struggles and pain, and they both begin to confront their demons.

Throughout the movie, there are flashbacks and dream sequences that provide a glimpse into Syd and London's past relationship, as well as their individual struggles with addiction and depression.

The movie is filmed in an unconventional way, with a lot of jump cuts and shaky camera work. This gives the film a raw and gritty feel that complements the dark themes of drug use and mental illness.

The performances in the movie are strong, with Chris Evans delivering a nuanced performance as a man on the brink of a breakdown. Jessica Biel also shines as London, who is struggling to leave her past behind and move forward with her new life.

Jason Statham, who is best known for his action roles, shows off his acting range in his role as Bateman, a damaged and unpredictable character.

Overall, London is a thought-provoking and emotional film that explores complex themes of love, addiction, and mental illness. It is not for everyone, but for those who appreciate an unconventional approach to storytelling and strong performances, it is definitely worth a watch.

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  • Release Date
    2006
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 32 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.3  (24,929)
  • Metascore
    24
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