A 2013 British film, running 84 minutes and classified as a drama, crime thriller, it received a rating of NR. Its budget was estimated at 3 million PS. On IMDB, the audience gave it a score of 4.4 out of 10 based on 595 ratings. Rotten Tomatoes shows a 29% approval rating from critics and 74% of viewers wanted to see it after reading about it. Netflix users rated it 3.1 out of 5, with over 13,800 votes cast. The film features Gabriel Byrne as Joseph Corso, Rufus Sewell as Parker, Julian Sands as Cutter, Toby Stephens as Riley, Gil Darnell as Adrian Peters, Pierre Mascolo as Mark Corso, Terence Maynard as Sands, Ray Polhill as Paul Myers, and Leo Gregory as Dixon. Set in modern-day London, the story centers on criminal activity and police responses. Riley is involved in moving stolen diamonds, while Joseph Corso operates as a crime boss known as “the Merchant” of London; Cutter serves as his right-hand man. Mark Corso, Joseph’s son, appears to be dealing drugs and also using them. Parker, Dixon, and Sands represent the New Scotland Yard/Metropolitan Police force. Parker and his colleagues use Mark's cocaine possession to pressure Joseph into helping trap Riley, who has been operating outside of Joseph's established rules. The plans progress slowly; Joseph prioritizes his son’s safety and well-being, while Parker aims to put Riley behind bars. This is the initial premise. Joseph arranges for Riley to undertake "one more job"—a complex heist requiring speed—and returns Mark to his father. Joseph announces his retirement as the Merchant but notes that succession is unlikely due to Mark’s addiction issues, fully establishing the situation. Given these intricate arrangements, problems are inevitable. Questions arise: Will the police maintain their trust in Joseph? Will Joseph assist Riley just enough for him to be caught? Could Mark disrupt things unexpectedly? Will Riley recognize the setup and escape it? Where does the line blur between standard policing and outright corruption? In essence, this is a dark crime film characterized by constant betrayals. It earns three out of five stars. The cinematography receives an 8/10; while I found it somewhat too dark, it was likely intentional. The focus and framing were well-executed. The sound design also scores an 8/10, with effective tension-building music and clear audio for the actors. Acting is rated at 6/10. While Byrne, Sewell, and Sands are usually strong performers, the script didn’t seem to challenge them significantly. I enjoy Toby Stephens' comedic roles, but his dramatic performance here felt somewhat lacking; I was anticipating a witty remark or two with a smirk. Terence Maynard delivered a commendable performance, as did Leo Gregory. The screenplay earns a 5/10. It stretches credibility when Riley sustains an abdominal gunshot wound yet continues performing demanding physical actions for twenty minutes afterward. The heist’s success seemed improbable, and the discrepancies in the vault's contents felt absurd. Standard police procedures appeared almost nonexistent. The ending—and much of the plot—resembled *LA Confidential*, which worked well within the timeframe of that film but not so effectively in 2013. Most significantly, the 84-minute runtime felt like a drawn-out 130 minutes.

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