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Written and directed by talented newcomer Guy Ritchie, this is one of those movies that was destined to become an instant cult classic à la Reservoir Dogs. Although some comparisons were drawn between Ritchie and Quentin Tarantino, it would be unfair to discount the brilliant wit of the story and the innovative camerawork that the director brings to his debut feature. Not since The Krays has there been such an accurate depiction of the East End and its more colourful characters. Indicative of the social stratosphere in London, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a hilarious and at times touching account of friendships and loyalty. The director and his mates (who make up most of the cast) clearly are enjoying themselves here. This comes across in some shining performances, in particular from ex-footballer Vinnie Jones (Big Chris) and an over-the-top Vas Blackwood (as Rory Breaker), who very nearly steals the show. Full of quirky vernacular and clever tension-packed action sequences, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a triumph--a perfect blend of intelligence, humour and suspense. --Jeremy Storey
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Funny and unpredictable,
By cyclista (the Midwest) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (Widescreen) (DVD)
We don't typically like R-rated films. We have found a lot of violence and sex to be cover-ups for a lack of plot. In this movie, the violence is done in a very British, Monty-Pythonish way (as opposed to a Texas Chainsaw Massacre way!) that kept us laughing, even when people were being killed. The movie had enough tension to keep it interesting. We did have a hard time understanding some of the dialogue, but we were able to keep up with what was going on. The movie was thoroughly entertaining. My husband, who likes hardly any movies, loved it. We will watch this movie again!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
If you liked Snatch, you'll LOVE Lock Stock & 2 Sm. Barrels,
By A Customer
This review is from: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (Widescreen/Full Screen) (DVD)
Possibly the most authentic gangster movie in wide release, this film actually features real criminals in some of its key roles. Indeed, Vinnie Jones got out of jail the day before filming started.The plot centers around four working class friends who pool 25000 pounds each for their poker expert friend to play with in a high stakes card game. Naturally, their scheme goes awry, they end up way in debt to the game's host (Hatchet Harry), and chaos ensues as they attempt to find money to repay their debt. The first third of the movie is spent introducing seperate groups of characters: Hatchet Harry and his henchman, Barry the Baptist, who "keeps the business running harmoniously" by drowning deliquent borrowers; Three soft upper-middle class pot growers in their 20's; Rory Breaker - the deceptively cute, cuddly-looking gangster with a poodle afro and the temper of a junkyard dog; two hilariously imbecilic thieves "Shotguns? You mean guns that fire shots?"; and Chris the lean, mean loan collector. Each set of characters is developed in isolation (a little bit like Tarantino) with healthy doses of English wit. Yes...this movie is very quotable. As the plot develops, each party becomes increasing tied up with the others as the movie approaches its prolonged climax. There are MANY surprises at the end of this film. As Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels was in US theaters for about one week, very few people in America have seen it. What a shame. It's significantly more humourous than Snatch, and much easier to follow. In fact, the few people that have borrowed this DVD from me have purchased a copy for themselves. This one's a keeper.
5.0 out of 5 stars
a great movie,
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This review is from: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (Widescreen) (DVD)
this movie is very funny it is kind of like a funny British Pulp Fiction but the story goes in order. You have to love the tough British guy that all of these kind of movies have.
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