(2010) is a stylish British crime noir directed by William Monahan, based on the hard-boiled novel by Ken Bruen . Despite an impressive cast and sleek visual presentation, it received mixed reviews for its unfocused narrative. Critical Reception
: It holds a 38% approval rating , with the consensus stating it "stumbles over its frenetic pace and crowded, clichéd plot". London Boulevard
: Reviewers from The Los Angeles Times and The Hollywood Reporter lauded the cinematography of Chris Menges, describing it as a "beautifully bleak brush stroke of contemporary noir". (2010) is a stylish British crime noir directed