Guy Ritchie probably has the most cited films of our time. Legendary features such as snatch there are some of the most memorable lines and performances, and Ritchie is a master at mixing genres. He also skillfully puts together a great cast and creates chemistry between them through his scripts.

Despite his many successes with audiences, critics may not be so inclined to agree; The Rotten Tomatoes ratings have a wide gap compared to the viewer ratings. But that shouldn’t mean that Ritchie’s films are bad. They just prove that critics don’t always fully understand a film’s appeal to audiences.

10 “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre” (2023)

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre poster

Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: 56%

Guy Ritchie’s newest feature is the freshest thing this week, but not by RT. Their critics considered Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre slightly above average; despite this, audiences have so far rated the film a whopping 100%.

Jason Statham returns to work with Richie for the fifth time in Operation Fortune. He plays international agent and spy Orson Fortune who recruits Hollywood actor Danny Francesco (Josh Hartnett) for a covert operation. Richie has been dominating the action genre lately, so this 007-like movie is sure to make a big splash the longer it stays in theaters.

9 Aladdin (2019)

Naomi Scott and Mena Massoud in Aladdin

Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: 57%

Wave of live performances Disney remakes began in the 2010s, and the awakening of nostalgia proved to be mixed. According to Rotten Tomatoes critics, Ritchie didn’t go above and beyond to make this live-action version of his beloved animated film. Aladdin shine.

The audience disagreed and gave Aladdin an incredible rating of 94%, probably due to nostalgia. This movie was an unusual feat for a director of Richie’s stature, but it worked in an odd way. Will Smith was Jin, and the rest of the cast was carefully chosen to reflect the setting and origin of the story.

8 “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” (2011)

Robert Downey Jr, Noomi Rapace and Jude Law in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: 59%

Sequel to the well-established Sherlock Holmes starring Robert Downey Jr. And Jude Law didn’t get the same critical acclaim, but it wasn’t the worst thing Richie had to offer. The audience loved A game of shadows how much they loved the original because they both have a 77% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

In this sequel, Sherlock Holmes confronts his most skillful and intelligent enemy - James Moriarty, who is masterfully played by Jared Harris. The function is also presented Paul Anderson to the general public, who rose to fame as Arthur Shelby in Peaky Blinders.

7 “Rock and Roll” (2008)

Four men enter the house through the front door

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 60%

rock and roll - one of Ritchie’s most classic feature films; it has it all - a great cast, plots and subplots that culminate in violence, and jokes and pop culture references that can come to mind if left unnoticed in time.

It is also one of Ritchie’s most popular films; the difference between 60% for RT critics and 71% for viewers is not that significant. rock and roll may be rated lower than other Ritchie ensemble films, ultimately because it tries to show so much at once, with subplots that sometimes feel rushed. rock and roll not perfect, but great nonetheless.

6 “Wrath of Man” (2021)

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Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: 67%

When Man’s anger came out, it was the first film (or maybe the second, after Aladdin), which did not have Richie’s signature style. There were no fast cuts or voice-overs, but there was a gripping action movie that gave Jason Statham the opportunity to be completely himself. Not all Ritchie fans liked the movie because of this, but it still has a whopping 90% approval rate on Rotten Tomatoes.

Statham plays H., a mysterious and highly skilled man who works for a security company that drives cash-in-transit vehicles. This movie is a remake of a French action movie. cash truck which starred a famous actor Jean Dujardin.

5 “The Man from UNCLE” (2015)

Henry Cavill as Napoleon Solo in The Man from UNCLE

Score on Rotten Tomatoes: 68%

Sleek and stylish Man from UNCLE typical of Ritchie’s style, although this may be the first venture in which he has demonstrated an ability to direct an international spy thriller. Because of this, the film is a bit more serious than its usual action comedies, though there are some fantastic witty punches here and there.

Henry Cavill plays CIA agent Napoleon Solo, and Armie Hammer portrays KGB spy Ilya Kuryakin. The film is set in the 1960s and was mostly filmed in Rome, making it a visually stunning piece of work, not just action. Viewers on RT gave Man from UNCLE a similar rating of 73%.

4 ‘Sherlock Holmes’ (2009)

Sherlock Holmes-Robert Downey Jr-Jude Law

Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: 69%

First Sherlock Holmes was unexpected for several reasons: it was unlike any other Guy Ritchie film ever made, it was an action comedy set in the 19th century, and featured Robert Downey Jr. as the hard-nosed Sherlock Holmes.

However, this combination worked. Sherlock’s uniqueness has been slightly less immortalized and given a different dimension, showing that wit is often followed by muscle and agility. Jude Law portrays John Watson, Sherlock’s trusted right hand; Lo and Downey Jr have great on-screen chemistry.

3 ‘Big’ (2000)

two men consult with a boxer in the corner of the ring

Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: 74%

snatch ranks among Ritchie’s best critically acclaimed films, but it’s much more than just what critics think. The magnificence of the film lies in the numerous details and subtle jokes. From “D’ya like Dags?” Mickey’s friends saying “his mom” in unison, some of the moments you blink and miss, snatch like a strong comedy thriller.

This is another collaboration between Richie and Statham, and one of Brad Pittthe most iconic supporting roles. Some small things Pitt was supposed to play a different character, but due to difficulty in learning the correct English accent, Richie chose him to play Mickey instead. snatch fast-paced, quick-witted, a mix of genres from heist to revenge, it has everything you need for a 93% viewership rating.

2 “Gentlemen” (2020)

Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: 75%

Looking forward to another Guy Ritchie and Charlie Hunnam cooperation after bad reception King Arthur: Legend of the Sword paid off when Gentleman came out. Its RT score reflects viewers’ experience, giving the film a respectable 84% rating. Critics and fans finally agreed on the role of Richie.

While it’s another big film with a cast, the lead role is played by Hunnam, who plays the right-hand man of a millionaire. Hugh grant plays one of his best roles to date, and Colin Farrell steals every scene he’s in. Gentlemen may simply be Ritchie’s most stellar film, although each has a fairly stellar cast.

1 “Cards, money, two barrels” (1998)

Four men are sitting in a bar and talking to each other

Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: 75%

Incredibly, Richie’s directorial debut Cards, money, two barrels, also has the highest rating from critics. It’s rare enough for debut films, but Ritchie has opened up a whole new type of cinema that combines genres that people wanted to see. castle, reserve released in 1998 and really embodies the spirit of Ritchie’s films that audiences have come to love.

This is the first collaboration between Ritchie and Statham, but it also features several actors who have gone on to become celebrities. Dexter Fletcher, Jason FlemingAnd Nick Moran. The four actors portray a group of friends who run into debt with a local gangster, and the story follows them looking for ways to pay him off. There are subplots, like many of Ritchie’s articles, and catchy one-liners like “It’s a deal, it’s a steal, it’s the fucking sale of the century!”