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