Rent Fred (2018)

Run of the mill 'Godfather' of crime documentary - Fred review by TH

Documentary about the life and times of Freddie Foreman - from post war thief to harder crime working with the Krays and the murders he was associated with and the disposal of Jack 'the hat' McVitie which he served 10 years then onto a brief straight spell when he moved his family to the States only to be involved in the Security Express robbery in 1983 (further time). Yes certainly a colourful life if you can call it that but the direction on this film is a bit odd, lots of close up's of Freddie and his hands and occasional chatting of other people in the room whilst Freddie is being interviewed (what was that all about)?...and numerous mentions about the real crime bringing up a family in poverty. Friends, family, associates and criminologists also contribute. Hit and miss for me.