Well, Revolver really turned out to be a slightly different film than I thought it was going to be. It takes a bit of a confusing turn halfway throught, and it becomes more than just a gangster film.
Either way, I liked it and I think Guy Ritchie was bold for making such a thought-provoking film.
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