Dirty Pretty Things

a fascinating tale about the other side of london, and the (british/)american dream. ejiofor carries off his role to perfection as the kind, upright cab driver who takes his hippocratic oath seriously, but it's the good friend, benedict wong who has the best lines, and flawless nonchalant delivery. it was cute to see tautou play a turk. likeable characters all, including the doorman, and sneaky middleman read more

it's like someone took a artful romantic dramady, and a depressingly gritty thriller, and managed a successful hybrid blend between them. dirty pretty things isn't groundbreaking, nor is it a must-see, but it's well worth a watch. it's full of visuals and aesthetics that could only come from an early 00's movie. it's delightfully dated in some aspects, but also full of distinct and vibrant colors, accomplished style, and engaging characters. i loved it. the movie sometimes struggles to settle on a consistent tone, but ends up getting through okay. i watched with no expectations, and was read more