Syd decides to crash the party that he was strategically not invited to and spends much of it in the upstairs bathroom, snorting coke and downing booze with his dealer “who is not really a dealer,” Jason Statham (The Transporter, The Italian Job), in an attempt to muster the courage to try to win London back before she leaves. Chris Evans turns in a really good performance as that guy that you just want to slap because he simply doesn’t get it. He realizes London’s importance in his life too little, too late. Jessica Biel plays a typical “hot girl” role, but she does a good job at it and although she seems a bit shallow, she aptly portrays a girl who is willing to give all, if but for a little love in return. Stealing the show is Jason Statham, who is completely disturbing with hair since I am used to the bald-headed Statham. He really gives it his all as he gets wasted with Syd, trading sob stories of lost loves and twisted secrets.
As for the Special Features, they are sparse. The deleted scenes were smartly cut from the film, and the commentary and featurette provide a little insight into the making of the film. The music for the entire film was done by The Crystal Method and really adds to the mood of the film.
London is not a movie to pop in if you need cheering up. It’s a drama, but it has its shining moments and bouts of humor. The directing style had a very Guy Ritchie feel to it – somewhat choppy, but not in a bad way. I enjoyed London, and while it’s not going to be the best movie you’ll ever see, it’s an interesting yarn. If nothing else, the "I love you rice experiment" scene is worth the price of admission.
