Rise of the Footsoldier is a fact based film of the events that led up to the Rettendon Range Rover murders in 1995. It centres around Carlton Leach who was a member of the Essex Boys Gang. The film is based on his book 'Muscle', which is even more violent than the film, mainly due to the things that they can actually show in the cinema. The Director has done a pretty good job with the film. OK, so the make up of the three killed in the land rover is pretty dodgy, but the story is well scripted and acted, guided along by some old time actors like Billy Murray. The film had mixed reviews from the critics, which is where I urge you to read the book 'Muscle' and judge for yourself! Personally, I liked the film.
Review of Rise of the Footsoldier
