Yet another Brit action film where every second word is an expletive. It is boring, old and tired. It doesn't make the character look tough, just foul mouthed. It's lazy and long had its day. As for the film, if you turn the sound off and watch, it's worth 4 stars. Volume on, 2 stars.

MARBELLA is the fourth instalment of the execrable wannabe Cockney gangster series starring Craig Fairbrass and chums. This one heads off to sunny Spain for an otherwise aimless and predictable narrative punctuated by moments of grotesque ultra-violence. It's a film that celebrates mindless thuggery and despite being a fan of Fairbrass in general I had a hard time sitting through it, particularly in the padded sub-plot involving a couple of drugged-out morons roaming the streets as supposed comic relief. The script is among the worst you'll ever hear.

An improvement on 3.

'Rise of the Footsoldier 4: Marbella', like two of its three predecessors, isn't good. However, this one is more of a less serious outing for the series. It still features the, let's be honest, cringey wannabe-esque gangster stuff, but this one probably has the most comedic intentions. All the issues from the earlier films remain, in truth.

I never really cared for the main plot, though I didn't have a bad time watching it unfold - it's lame, but just about watchable. My 'favourite' part of this is the, unofficially titled, Adventures of Tony & Craig - they practically go on a road trip and it is amusing. The ending is kinda humorous, too.

Cast-wise it's, like all of the 'Rise of the Footsoldier' productions, average at best. Everyone gives a forgettable performance unfortunately, Craig Fairbrass has enough about him to lead satisfactorily but there isn't a true standout. Cool seeing boxer Conor Benn portray father Nigel though.

I see a fifth film is on course to land later this year. It's actually impressive that they've managed to craft this many stories from the one, true life, event. I plan on checking it out when it's released.