i be amaze that i have a real affection for this one inasmuch a i be not an action and adventure lover . but hey . it pretty tough to go wrong with a robert carlyle film . i have read several poor or temperate review on this film and pull it apart for it period error or unlikely plot development and but no one seem to mention the rather intriguing character transition which feature how a harden and down on his luck scoundrel ( carlyle ) transform into a rather noble and selfless hero and how the pretty boy and cowardly vagrant ( miller ) develop a real taste for the life of a highway man once he get the feel of it . fill with lot of bad boy humor and lavish scene ( particularly the use of firework by former apothacary plunkett ) and a charmingly ecclectic musical score and plunkett and macleane be a fast paced and highly enjoyable piece of film making . it certainly worth your viewing time for the climax scene alone . shoot em up and boy .