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This article was originally published on May 10, 2021.
It has been updated with the addition of Guy Ritchies most recent films, includingThe Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.
And this is to say nothing of the movie he made starring his then-wife Madonna.
Its not a particularly coherent career.
But as his blue-collar blokes might say: Its a living.
Here, a ranking of Ritchies films, from worst to best.
Its not actually the worst film ever made.
But for most of its running time, though, it sure does feel that way.
(This movie would totally get beaten up by Ritchies first two movies.
)Revolveris almost purposely impossible to follow, and its not clear what Ritchie is even trying to accomplish.
(Oh man, wait till we get to see that Round Table in part two!)
That didnt happen: This film bombed, ending any hope of further installments.
(It doesnt work.)
Ever wonder if it was possible for Aubrey Plaza to be dull in a movie?
Somehow, it is.
(Not that its creative limitations mattered: The thing made $1.1 billion.)
Same goes for the rest of the ensemble, who all seem to be auditioning for aQuentin Tarantino movie.
Alternate title:Indistinguishable Basterds.
(And losing Rachel McAdamss comic spark was a disappointment shes barely in the movie.)
When it comes to character development or political commentary, the movie unfortunately feels a lot less confident.
Do you want to watch Tom Wilkinson just do British-gangster shit for two hours?
Who wouldnt, right?
you might think this is a cheeky return-to-form for both Ritchie and Statham, a giddy over-the-top thrill ride.
But its solidly done and efficient, even if nothing much sticks to the ribs.
(And Law is a fine foil as Watson.)
What was once Mark Strong and Idris Elba is now Charlie Hunnam and Henry Golding.
(Americans Matthew McConaughey and Jeremy Strong get to play this time, too.)
The result is almost … well, notrelaxed,exactly, but certainly at ease in his own skin.
Ritchie will likely be making movies like this justlike this when hes 94.
3.The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
(Plus, no offense, but Ritchie isnt quite up to Soderberghs level.)
(Theres also Elizabeth Debicki as a suave Nazi.)
I always felt if I madeThe Krays, I would have made a fucking good film.)
