TheRetardedVacuum A comedic entry in the BMW film series "The Hire" and takes second place to Powder Keg for my favorite episode of season one.This time, the driver (played by Clive Owen as usual) is given the task of transporting a b****y rock star (played by Madonna, who is uncredited for her role) to her destination. But as it turns out, the task he was given is a little bit different than expected...Comedy and car action ensues. This one definitely surpassed my expectations. The episode that follows this one (Powder Keg) is even better, except Powder Keg is much darker and also very moving.8 out of 10

BroadswordCallinDannyBoy Guy Ritchie is surely one of the most visually and aurally creative directors. Even "Snatch" alone makes a strong point for this case, and "Star" adds even more to it. With just a BMW and a classic song (as well as an extract from another great piece), Ritchie makes one heck of a funny ride that's well worth taking for its entire 6 minutes. Then, when its over, you'll want to take it again.However, it is not just the frenetic car chase, as with his previous films the plot here (yes, plot, in a music video/advertisement) is also amusing with that Ritchie touch of unexpected cahoots and twists. This is easily the funnest (and funniest) of all the BMW short films. --- 10/10

Batkid1 The Plot: Clive Owen ( before he was in "The Bourne Identity," "King Arthur," "Elisabeth: The Golden Age," and "Sin CIty" ) plays a "hire" who drives people places they desperately need to go. Often times, they are working for something "top secret" and can only give our protagonist limited information. Also, this is meant to show off the BMW car and is executive-produced by Tony Scott, Ridley Scott and David Fincher ( Panic Room, Alien 3 ).In this tale directed by Guy Ritchie ( of "Snatch" fame and Madonna's current husband ), our hero must transport a mean celebrity ( Madonna in an uncredited role ) to her destination. Incredibly funny and some addicting songs that get a lot of radio play are featured as well!

HypnoticEye After the introspective FOLLOW, Guy Ritchie's STAR is a complete 180-degree turn away in terms of style, mood and subject. Fortunately, it's a roaring success. Clive Owen showcases a previously unseen facility for comedic timing. From his mock innocence as the Star berates him to a later moment when he says with tongue firmly planted in cheek, "I've think we've lost them.", Owen is a delight in this charming little revenge fantasy for those who have had to put up with rude, insolent customers in their line of profession. Ritchie directs the film pretty much as an extension of the style he used in SNATCH and LOCK, STOCK, & 2 SMOKING BARRELS. All his trademarks are here; Freeze frames, voice overs, and gratuitous use of English pop songs. Combined with the fact that yes, as everyone now knows, that's his wife Madonna as the Star who gets her fateful comeuppance, and the film ends up being the most crowd-pleasing of the series. Highly recommended.