Formula 51: Amazon.ca: Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Carlyle, Emily Mortimer, Nigel Whitmey, Robert Jezek, Meat Loaf, Jake Abraham, Mac McDonald, Aaron Swartz, David Webber, Michael J. Reynolds, Sonny Muslim, Ronny Yu, Andras Hamori, David Pupkewitz, Eli Selden, Jonathan Debin, Julie Yorn, Malcolm Kohll, Stel Pavlou: DVD

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4.0 out of 5 stars Elmo's In The House!, April 23 2003

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T. Henderson "filmphan" (The Sands Hotel) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Formula 51 (Widescreen) (DVD)

Not bad. This ultra-violent and ultra-profane action comedy does provide quite a good dose of laughs, thrills and golf. I was shocked when this film was yanked from the local theaters after only one week of playing; so when I saw it on the shelf at the video store, I grabbed it as quickly as I could. I was quite pleased with the result. The film plays out much like a Guy Ritchie-Quentin Tarantino crime caper with the music and editing of a John Woo Hong Kong superaction film. Highly entertaining and much better than I ever expected. Although the witty dialogue helps beef up the shoddy plot lines, it's Jackson's presence that gives this film its credibility. Samuel L. Jackson is, and continues to be, one of the greatest actors in our generation...and its because he carries movies like this one. You gotta love a movie where Jackson's character is one part Mace Windu, one part Jules Winfield and one part Tiger Woods.

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3.0 out of 5 stars This is flaky humor!, Mar 22 2003

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Arish "A+" (PhOenix , aZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Formula 51 (Widescreen) (DVD)

I didn't really laugh a whole lot through this film. I thought Samuel jackson could have been more raw in his performance. This is far from a return of "Odell or Jewels!" In my open this was more like a British comedy with Sam stuck in the middle. Basically he has a drug called "Formula 51". Which is like the new drug for Ravers and club goer's. Basically it is like extascy but 51 time stronger supposidly. And he wants 20 million to give this formula to others. So you have all these (Quirky) drug Lords trying to negotiate with him. And basically it isn't anything but a bunch of over the counter drugs mixed together. In the beginning he was arrested and that is why he is so bitter and trying to make up for the charade. Like I said this is just O.K nothing to run home and tell momma about! The best feature in this is the "Hit Woman" she was really attractive. I wish the film was based on her.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not one of Jackson's Better Formulas, Mar 4 2003

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Darren (Jersey Shore, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Formula 51 (Widescreen) (DVD)

Comparing this movie to those of Tarantino and Monte Python give Formula 51 too much credit. "Tarantino on the Thames" this is not. Beyond Samuel Jackson, the only saving grace of this movie is the sexy assassin played by Emily Mortimer. An almost unrecognizable Meatloaf (yes.. the rock singer) also has a small part but adds little to this formula.

The plot relies on a very odd and offbeat offering of comedic and at times graphic violence. The plot is old and worn out but the movie however, invokes a few laughs. In many parts you will ask yourself, "what the hell was that all about?".

If you like Samuel Jackson you may like it. Be warned however: Formula 51 is definitely NOT one of his best. This is rental entertainment at most.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Formula 51
A qiute good offbeat film that unfortunately misses the mark.
For a start a large number of Americans will not get the irony of the film. Read more

Published on July 6 2004 by Nial Westwood

5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
I haven't laughed so hard in a long while. This is a great movie. Sam Jackson and Robert Carlyle are brilliant. Lots of action and laughs. Well worth a watch. :)