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Danny Dyer’s Latest Film Marching Powder Slammed as Another Dull Entry in His Filmography

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Verdict: Brutish and crass

Nick Love’s movie “Marching Powder” offers no pleasant experience, as it portrays a unique type of working-class Londoner unlike any other.

Except if you frequently use a specific term often associated with a certain body part, in that case, it undoubtedly achieves a questionable distinction.

In a different phrasing: Danny Dyer portrays Jack, a 45-year-old tough character with a cocaine addiction and a penchant for football violence. After being apprehended due to a street brawl in Grimsby, a judge warns him that he has six weeks to change his ways or face imprisonment.

He needs to stop using drugs and being violent since these actions could damage his relationships with his rough, similar-minded companions. However, this change might assist him in mending his marriage with Dani (Stephane Leonidas), who has been patiently enduring the situation.

Dani’s wealthy father, who is a successful builder, is the one providing Jack with his extravagant lifestyle; however, this support continues only so long as Jack remains in a relationship with Dani.

Instead of being supportive, Jack’s father-in-law (who also sponsors private schooling for Jack’s son JJ, portrayed by Arty Dyer in real life), later mandates that Jack accompanies his mentally ill brother-in-law, Kenny Boy, who has just been released from prison. This makes it significantly more challenging for Jack to maintain a straightforward path.

Essentially, that movie is a clear representation. For those who had the unfortunate experience of watching Love’s 2004 film The Football Factory, featuring Dyer, will find it both glorifies and criticizes alpha-male aggression under a false pretense.

Although I disliked nearly every minute of the film due to its overly stylized, almost Guy Ritchie-esque approach, it still managed to evoke memories of a beloved tale.

Not too long ago, as my police officer friend shared, a group of middle-aged supporters from Aston Villa football club got into a fight in the parking lot of a supermarket with another group from Crewe Alexandra, prior to a warm-up match.

Upon their arrival, they found out their opponents were just teenagers, not much older than 16. They then recommended that they return home to avoid any potential harm. Fortunately, they heeded the advice.

However, what I’ve consistently found endearing is their choice of name, ‘The Crewetons’, as they believed it gave them an air of toughness, rather than reminding one of small, crispy bread pieces bobbing on hot broth.

 

It’s like slipping back to the early days of Guy Ritchie… only nothing like as good 

Matthew Bond’s review of Marching Powder 

I’ve got to say, it feels like Danny Dyer is edging ever closer to becoming a national treasure – and for good reason! A significant part of this adoration stems from his lengthy tenure on EastEnders, where he’s become an integral character. But let’s not forget about his thriving side-gig as a gameshow host, which only adds to his charm. However, it’s his unwavering dedication to starring in more questionable films than most actors I know that truly cements his status as a beloved figure in my heart!

It’s regrettable that I find myself once more collaborating with director Nick Love, who I worked with on The Football Factory and Goodbye Charlie Bright over two decades ago, in the film titled Marching Powder.

I appreciate the devotion, yet the final product, taking place amidst soccer thugs of middle age fueled by beer and cocaine, seems reminiscent of Guy Ritchie’s early works… but unfortunately lacks his quality.

Prepare yourself for a barrage of strong language, numerous clashes of heads, and Dyer playfully acknowledging you from beyond the screen.

The one surprise is Stephanie Leonidas being quite good as his long-suffering wife.

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2025-03-07 03:24

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