Guy Ritchie's gangster return

13-09-2008 08:15

Guy Ritchie is arguably now more famous for being married to pop superstar Madonna than helming movies, but the British director is set to prove he still has what it takes with his new film 'RocknRolla'.With an all-star cast including Oscar-nominee Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton, Gerard Butler and Marc Strong, Guy's latest movie tells the story of gangster Larry Cole, played by Tom, who finds himself in the centre of chaos after a picture he was lent by a Russian property magnate goes missing.Complete with a fantastic soundtrack, gritty fight scenes and amazing shots of London, the film is Guy's attempt to return to form, and certainly a movie he is extremely proud of. "I sort of felt as though there was an audience for this kind of film," he said. "Also it just seemed to me that it was, the timing seemed to be right. It's kind of reflecting the evolution that I've seen take place in London over the last 20 years, and frankly I just wanted to enjoy myself. This was the best way I knew how to do that, creatively."After beginning his full-length feature film directing career with 1998 movie 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels', and 'Snatch' in 2000, Guy was quickly hailed as Britain's new directing talent.His journey into the media spotlight was fully complete by the time he married Madonna at Scotland's Skibo Castle in December 2000.The 40-year-old star then turned his attentions to his wife, and not only focused on her in terms of their personal life, but also used his directing talent to helm a music video for the singer and short film also starring the Queen of Pop.