Plunkett And Macleane - A highly underrated gem

Every time I seem to ask people, have they watched Plunkett and Macleane, they never seem to have heard of it, which I always find surprising, as it's so damn good!

It's - very loosely - based on the true exploits of British highwaymen, one of which was a `gentleman,' but still went on to rob the rich to fund his lavish lifestyle. And it reunites Trainspotting stars Johnny Lee Miller and Robert Carlyle in the title roles, plus adds Liv Tyler as a bit of `love interest.'

It's one of those rare films which mixes action, adventure and adult humour extremely well and pulls everything off. There's very little not to like about the film. However, every time I read something negative about it, it's someone always slagging off the music. Yes, the film uses highly modern dance music for a film set hundreds of years ago. Some people seem to find that very difficult to take. Personally, I thought it worked a treat.

Whether you like action or black humour, you have to watch this film. Also, a special mention to actor Ken Stott for his sinister portrayal as the thoroughly nasty captain of the police, charged with bringing the highwaymen to justice.

9/10 almost as perfect as The Godfather