'The Gentlemen' Is Stylish and Fun

The great British wit Oscar Wilde once wrote, “In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity, is the vital thing.” Of all today’s filmmakers, no one better embodies this wisdom than Guy Ritchie. Whether it’s a criminal caper, a revival of a beloved franchise, a spy movie, or even a live-action Disney Princess movie, it’s easy to recognize Ritchie’s imagination at work. The characters and settings are flamboyant and colorful, the pacing of the plot is energetic, and each scene is often filled with characteristically dry British humor.