leonblackwood Review: I really wasn't expecting that much from this film, especially when I saw that it had something to do with the Rettendon killings but it actually turned out to be quite entertaining. The raw, intense and gritty storyline was, surprisingly, quite gripping and the Essex backdrop was put together well. The violence, sex and foul language did go a bit over the top but that was expected from this English, gangster type movie, which was based in Essex, at a time when the Rettendon murders were still in people's minds. All of the actors put in a decent performance, and they made the movie seem extremely real but the person that I was most impressed with was Ricci Harnett (Carlton Leach), who was pretty brutal and unlikable at the beginning but he found some redemption towards the end. When Carlton finally decides to "Knock It On The Head", to live the quiet life with his family, he is pushed to limit and his past catches up with him, so I would like to see a 3rd instalment, to finally see if he has turned his bad ways, to the good. The only downfall about this film is that there are a lot of movies in this genre which, are the same in many ways but I still stayed interested throughout, and I found it quite enjoyable. Round-Up: This movie was also directed by Ricci Harnett, who played the leading role, so he really did give this project his all. The London born actor/writer/director has also starred in movies like 28 Days Later, Vendetta starring Danny Dyer, Top Dog, the impressive Ill Manors, the Rise & Fall of a White Collar Hooligan, and some TV series like the Bill, Buried and Dubplate Drama. He also starred in the first instalment of this movie, so he wasn't new to the project. Anyway, for his directorial debut, I personally think that he done a good job with this movie and his acting was top form but it would be good to see him tackle another genre, because this one has been done to death.I recommend this movie to people who are into their crime movies starring Ricci Harnett, Steven Berkoff, Luke Mably, Craig Fairbrass, Terry Stone and Tygo Gernandt. 4/10

chirox The original Rise was told from Carlton Leach's perspective, 'Rise II' doesn't appear to have had a lot of input from Carlton himself as far as story goes it's pretty thin on plot. The acting varies wildly from good (surprisingly, Craig Fairbrass and solid as per from Ricci Harnett) to downright awful - Steven Berkoff, his days have been numbered for some time. Terry Stone is forgiven as although normally the worst of the worst, his performance as Tony Tucker in the original 'Rise', even with the laughable wig, was outstanding. Here he is seen in flashback and it's just about okay. As I mentioned, the plot is thin but at least most of the actors tried to make the best of what they had to work with, in the end it's a by-the- numbers film that barely keeps you interested and then only really by Fairbrass and Harnett. I didn't fall asleep so it must of had something.

atmadarkwolf Rise of the footsoldier(the original) I saw 3 times. NOT because it was good, but because I ABSOLUTELY FORGET I had seen it and slogged my way though it again 'hoping' it would redeem itself by the end. It did not. None of the 3 times. (How the heck it got a 7+ rating I have no clue) This one was worse, I could NOT finish it so I guess my rating is not totally fair (I Just could NOT finish, about 1/2 way though I decided to spend the extra time watching something 'interesting') SO while I have no 'right' to rate it, I CAN say 'the first half' of the movie is boring as hell, at least Rise of the Footsolider(2007) had a LOT of violence to keep one watching, this one was just... BORING.IMO a 4 is generous, and am only giving it such a high score because I did NOT finish it.

darrenchapman-51581 After reading all carltons books and then watching the first film I've been so interested in the murders and also carltons life.. What ricci has done is amazing.. Don't get me wrong the first film is unreal but that was because there was a lot to tell and a lot of characters to involve etc... This is based on a bloke who lost his best friend and family.. Got bang on the drugs hit a all time low paranoia the lot but came back from it all with help from his mates... Alright he ain't a saint but he's lived a fascinating life and especially looking at it from the outside its unreal to think what goes on in the underworld... His story makes a great book and fantastic film... Hope there's a 3rd!! Must see if your into crime.. Actors are brilliant such a deep film loved it well done too all involved!!