Summary

• Guy Ritchie's movies showcase his versatility in storytelling, from gritty British gangster flicks to big-budget Hollywood remakes.
• Ritchie's career has had highs and lows, with some films like "Swept Away" failing to hit the mark but others like "Aladdin" being surprisingly successful.
• The distinct style and humor of Guy Ritchie shine through in films like "Snatch" and "RocknRolla," making them beloved entries in his filmography.

Guy Ritchie movies have showcased the filmmaker as a distinct director who is always changing. Ritchie could be seen as the UK's answer to Quentin Tarantino, as both directors make hugely entertaining, violent action movies with multistranded narratives, with the difference being that Ritchie's films have such an authentically British approach to the material. However, the filmmaker's career can almost be split into two halves, as he drastically changed the type of movies he directed over his career, making every Guy Ritchie movie a fresh surprise.

Ritchie burst onto the scene with an original take on the crime genre, offering his unique sense of humor and frantic storytelling. Along with classic British gangster movies, Ritchie also has several big-budget blockbusters, Hollywood remakes, taking on some truly iconic characters. While there have been some significant missteps in his career, the Guy Ritchie movies showcase the versatility of the stories he can tell.

15 Swept Away (2002)

Guy Ritchie's Collaboration With Madonna Was A Critical And Commercial Flop

Just as Guy Ritchie was becoming an international star thanks to his acclaimed movies and high-profile romance with Madonna, those two worlds collided in the first major failure of his career. Swept Away was Ritchie's Hollywood remake of the 1974 Italian comedy. It starred Madonna as a stuck-up socialite who finds herself stranded on an island with a sailor who is in no mood for her entitled personality.

Ritchie's movies have a lot of hu, but he seems ill-equipped to deal with the satirical and screwball approach of this movie's tone. It ended up being rewarded five Razzie Awards, including Worst Picture and Worst Director. The film has a 28% score on Rotten Tomatoes and barely grossed over $1 million at the box office.

14 Revolver (2005)

Revolver Seems Like Quintessential Guy Ritchie, But It Didn't Pan Out

Following the failure of Swept Away, Guy Ritchie reteamed with Jason Statham for another British gangster movie. However, those thinking Revolver would be like Snatch were surprised by this nearly incomprehensible crime story. Statham plays a gambler on a mission of revenge that takes him on an unexpected journey. It is clear that Ritchie has something to say with this philosophical story, but it is hard for anyone not sharing a brain with him to figure it out. As such, there's very little for the audience to actually hold onto, and the movie comes across as dull.

13 Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre (2023)

Operation Fortune Is An Underwhelming Spy Flick

Guy Ritchie certainly has a special love for the spy movie genre, and Operation Fortune was his attempt to create a new suave and cheeky spy who could possibly stand alongside the likes of James Bond. A big criticism is that Orson Fortune (Jason Statham) is the least interesting character in the movie. He is set up to be a more carefree and reluctant hero than Statham's usual stoic protagonists, but there is a lack of charm.

It also doesn't help that the plot jumps around wildly, making it hard to determine where the threat and stakes are coming from. However, fun performances from Hugh Grant and Aubrey Plaza help this stand out. The film had a low IMDb score with 6.3/10 and failed to make waves at the box office.

12 Aladdin (2019)

Guy Ritchie's Aladdin Remake Is A Strangely Successful Gambit

On paper, the guy who directed Snatch might not sound like the ideal filmmaker to helm a Disney musical, but funnily enough, Ritchie's unique quirks and technical approach were a great fit. The humor was on point, and he even made audiences briefly forget that Robin Williams played Genie, one of the most iconic voice-acting performances ever. Ritchie used his ability to direct action to create sweeping musical numbers.

The movie isn't perfect, and it doesn't come close to matching the magic of the original. However, it avoids the mistake of many live-action Disney remakes of simply redoing the original and instead injects some of its own style, thanks to Ritchie. Aladdin has poor critical reviews, but it's 94% Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score has to stand for something.

11 King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword (2017)

Guy Ritchie's King Arthur Movie Is Action-Packed And Unique

Though it seems like a run-of-the-mill blockbuster action movie, that's exactly why King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is one of the most underrated entries in Ritchie's filmography. The director's previous remakes still had Ritchie's classic comedic approach to violence and banter between the characters. But in Legend of the Sword, those trademarks are nowhere to be found.

That's mostly why the film received such a tepid response, as there are certain expectations when Ritchie's name is attached to a project. However, out of all the portrayals of King Arthur, Ritchie delivered a fun and epic Hollywood blockbuster version that overcomes a mediocre story thanks to its action.

10 Wrath Of Man (2021)

Wrath Of Man Is An Underrated Throwback Crime Thriller

After not working together since 2005's Revolver, Wrath of Man was a welcome reunion of Ritchie and Jason Statham. It stars Statham as a newly hired armored car driver who seems to have more motivation than simply getting a new job. The movie marks a more serious turn for the director, which is refreshing to see after the great but over-the-top The Gentlemen.

Alas, Wrath of Man has its flaws, and where Ritchie has perfected multistranded narratives in the past, this movie isn't so fluid in the way it intertwines storylines. Yet it is still a gritty throwback crime story that feels like Ritchie paying homage to directors like Michael Mann and Walter Hill. Again, Wrath of Man saw far more favorable reviews from audiences, with a 90% Audience Score.

9 RocknRolla (2008)

RocknRolla Is Quintessential Guy Ritchie, With Some Fun Twists

By this point in his career, people could write a Ritchie movie in their heads, and even the title of this 2008 movie is predictably Ritchie. However, RocknRolla is full of surprises and is way more than just another Cockney gangster flick. The film also features one of Tom Hardy's earliest roles, and though he isn't the main character, he completely steals the show whenever he's on-screen. RocknRolla was somewhat of a return to form for the writer-director, as it followed two consecutive critically scathed box office bombs, Swept Away and Revolver.

The film also features one of Tom Hardy's earliest roles

8 Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows (2011)

The Robert Downey Jr. Sherlock Holmes Sequel Is A Worthy Follow-Up

There are so many depictions of Sherlock Holmes, and the popular opinion right now is that Sherlock is Benedict Cumberbatch's best role, but against all odds, Robert Downey Jr. did just as good of a job. And though sequels are very rarely as good as their predecessors, A Game of Shadows is one of the few exceptions.

Interestingly, both the 2011 movie and the finale of Sherlock season 2, which were released within a month of each other, focus on the most famous Sherlock Holmes story, The Final Problem. Both tell the story in unique ways, and both see Sherlock faking his own death. But as audiences are still waiting for Sherlock Holmes 3, they don't know how he pulled it off.

7 The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)

Guy Ritchie's Latest WWII Action Movie Has A Great Premise But Mediocre Characters

Guy Ritchie's most recent film, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, boasts one of his most exciting ensemble casts yet, headlined by Henry Cavill, Eiza González, and Alan Ritchson. It's the type of movie that seems like it could return to Ritchie's most enjoyable tropes, specifically quirky British action characters. In a sense, Cavill's Gus-March Phillips provides precisely that in the based-on-a-true-story WWII movie, but it's filled with a handful too many action cliches to be one of Ritchie's absolute best movies.

Alan Ritchson's Lassen is the film's main standout.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare has been a decently well-reviewed action movie, with a 7.2 on IMDb and a 71% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. The true story behind Ministry adds a layer of depth to it, as the absurdity of the situation is made all the more entertaining, knowing that some form of it actually occurred. Yet, in of the film's characters, they're not as entertaining as movies like The Gentlemen or Snatch, where each star is geared with a distinct and unforgettable persona to embrace. Alan Ritchson's Lassen is the film's main standout.

6 The Gentlemen (2019)

The Gentlemen Has One Of Guy Ritchie's Best Ensembles And Funniest Scripts

The Gentlemen came after a string of blockbuster movies directed by the British filmmaker so another British gangster crime caper was long overdue. For that reason, the love for The Gentlemen might be somewhat heightened, but the film is another shining example of Ritchie's unique cinematic voice. The movie sees Guy Ritchie returning to his roots, and he even doubles down on his already over-the-top trademarks, such as the intertwining plot threads in the story of the head of a weed empire looking to sell off his business.

The movie sees Guy Ritchie returning to his roots