Will Plunkett and Captain James Macleane, two men from different ends of the social spectrum in 18th-century England, enter a gentlemen's agreement: They decide to rid the aristocrats of their belongings. With Plunkett's criminal know-how and Macleane's social connections, they team up to be soon known as "The Gentlemen Highwaymen". But when one day these gentlemen hold up Lord Chief Justice Gibson's coach, Macleane instantly falls in love with his beautiful and cunning niece, Lady Rebecca Gibson. Unfortunately, Thief Taker General Chance, who also is quite fond of Rebecca, is getting closer and closer to getting both..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 93 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, Action, Comedy
✓ Stars: Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle, Liv Tyler, Ken Stott, Michael Gambon
✓ Director: Charles McKeown, Jina Jay, John Mathieson, Janty Yates, Tim Bevan
The Plunkett & MacLeane (1999) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Plunkett & MacLeane (1999) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Plunkett & MacLeane (1999) is staring with Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle, Liv Tyler, Ken Stott, Michael Gambon, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Charles McKeown, Jina Jay, John Mathieson, Janty Yates, Tim Bevan juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.