Product: Plunkett & Macleane
Rating: 5.0
Predictable but fun
I suppose I wouldn't be loving this movie so much without Alan Cummings's scene stealing turn as the Boy George of the 18th century. I might have a problem recommending such a historically sloppy movie without the funky soundtrack that ocassionally tries to sound like 18th century English tunes but most of the time is just having a grand old time with the ahistorical nature of the endeavor.A thief meets a nobleman while they are trying to steal the same ruby from a third dead thief. They strike up a partnership. Robert Carlysle seems closest to normal in this movie as you're ever going to get but is still charming. Johny Lee Miller has had some lucky casting decisions and some rather unfortunate roles but he's definitely watchable. There's a love story, political intrigue and scenes lifted directly from Westerns but it's all very serviceable.You might want to rent this movie before buying it, but it is definitive enjoyable fluff and you should watch it if you find yourself bogged down with serious movies like The Pianist or The Hours.Did I mention that Alan Cummings steals every scene that he's in?