Formula 51 (R)

Quicklook Rating★★½

synopsis

Elmo McElroy, a streetwise American master chemist, heads to England to set up his last big deal, the introduction of a designer drug to the European market. McElroy soon becomes embroiled in a web of double-dealing as he's escorted around Liverpool's underworld and rave scene by rabid local hood Felix De Souza who hates all things American. Rival dealers would kill for McElroy's new drug -- and they do. His plan goes awry when he gets stuck in Liverpool and unexpectedly locks horns with some double-crossing swindlers and a local hitman. Soon, the crazy Yank and the loud-mouthed Scouser are forced to team up and forget their differences.

details

Drama, Action/Adventure
1 hr. 32 min.
Opened October 18th, 2002

director

Ronny Yu

writer

Steve Pavlou

MovieGoer Review

A brilliant chemist who wants out of the illegal drug business creates a new wonder drug for the masses and goes to England to sell it for a hefty amount--that is, if he can make his way past all those wacky Brits and their double-dealings.... MORE

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synopsis

Elmo McElroy, a streetwise American master chemist, heads to England to set up his last big deal, the introduction of a designer drug to the European market. McElroy soon becomes embroiled in a web of double-dealing as he's escorted around Liverpool's underworld and rave scene by rabid local hood Felix De Souza who hates all things American. Rival dealers would kill for McElroy's new drug -- and they do. His plan goes awry when he gets stuck in Liverpool and unexpectedly locks horns with some double-crossing swindlers and a local hitman. Soon, the crazy Yank and the loud-mouthed Scouser are forced to team up and forget their differences.

details

Drama, Action/Adventure
1 hr. 32 min.
Opened October 18th, 2002

director

Ronny Yu

writer

Steve Pavlou

MovieGoer Review

A brilliant chemist who wants out of the illegal drug business creates a new wonder drug for the masses and goes to England to sell it for a hefty amount--that is, if he can make his way past all those wacky Brits and their double-dealings.... MORE