it easy to see why people think this film be over violent and try to shock and but then thats because they just do not get the finer nuance . this film be excellent . the direction be amazing and bettany and thewlis and mcdowell be all superb . the film run from the point of view of the main character and gangster and he show how he get to the top of his game to be gangster no1 . all of the violence in the film make a valid point some of it be horrific and none of it be unnecessary . the film also comment on the social avarice that penetrate our society and wealth and power and fame and i think the point it make be truly justified . why do some people dislike this film . they be uncomfortable with people be portray a be comfortable with violence and and thats because the director want you to be and and because the actor be so good at it . the film freak me out in two scene and there be no violence just excellent direction and acting . well worth watching and well worth buying on dvd .