English Cinema by Ellie

English cinema often gives its audience a view into a dark and seedy underworld; it is portrayed as a 'rough and tough' society, where men are overtly masculine and women have little say. On screen England is seen to have a violent culture; the capital especially, where criminals and unsavoury characters own the streets. Guy Ritchie's classic film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a prime example of English cinema; the main male protagonists are violent and involved in dirty deeds, yet somehow maintain that certain English male charm and humour. the film gives us insight to a dangerous side of society, which many English films do; they are highly associated with a world that is seen as taboo and display our nation as something to be feared.