Unusual and quirky period thriller starring Robert Carlyle and Jonny Lee Miller as two men of contrasting social standings who gang together to become highwaymen, targeting only the super wealthy. Liv Tyler, with an impeccable English accent, complicates matters when Jonny Lee Miller falls in love with her. Alan Cumming, Michael Gambon and Ken Stott are all excellent in their supporting roles, and the acting is definitely one of the strengths of this film. The costumes and period settings are equally impressive, from the extravagant lifestyles of the rich to the mud and rags of the poor. The addition of a modern soundtrack to a period drama was a bold but successful choice and composer Craig Armstrong does a good job. The story and dialogue is a bit hit and miss, at times losing my interest, and the characters could have been more fully rounded, but there is enough in this stylish film to merit a watch. 7/10
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