Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels (Widescreen Edition)
starring: Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham, Steven Mackintosh
directed by: Guy Ritchie
directed by: Guy Ritchie
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A MODERN CRIME COMEDY ABOUT FOUR LADS GETTING IN OVER THEIR HEADS IN LONDON'S UNDERWORLD.
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Cockney boys Tom, Soap, Eddie, and Bacon are in a bind; they owe seedy criminal and porn king "Hatchet" Harry a sizable amount of cash after Eddie loses half a million in a rigged game of poker. Hot on their tails is a thug named Big Chris who intends to send them all to the hospital if they don't come up with the cash in the allotted time. Add into the mix an incompetent set of ganja cultivators, two dimwitted robbers, a "madman" with an afro, and a ruthless band of drug dealers and you have an astonishing movie called Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Before the boys can blink, they are caught up in a labyrinth of double-crosses that lead to a multitude of dead bodies, copious amounts of drugs, and two antique rifles.
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 colorful characters. Indicative of the social stratosphere in London, Ritchie's movie 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 TwoSmoking Barrels is a triumph--a perfect blend of intelligence, humor, and suspense. --Jeremy Storey
A MODERN CRIME COMEDY ABOUT FOUR LADS GETTING IN OVER THEIR HEADS IN LONDON'S UNDERWORLD.
Amazon.com:
Cockney boys Tom, Soap, Eddie, and Bacon are in a bind; they owe seedy criminal and porn king "Hatchet" Harry a sizable amount of cash after Eddie loses half a million in a rigged game of poker. Hot on their tails is a thug named Big Chris who intends to send them all to the hospital if they don't come up with the cash in the allotted time. Add into the mix an incompetent set of ganja cultivators, two dimwitted robbers, a "madman" with an afro, and a ruthless band of drug dealers and you have an astonishing movie called Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Before the boys can blink, they are caught up in a labyrinth of double-crosses that lead to a multitude of dead bodies, copious amounts of drugs, and two antique rifles.
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 colorful characters. Indicative of the social stratosphere in London, Ritchie's movie 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 TwoSmoking Barrels is a triumph--a perfect blend of intelligence, humor, and suspense. --Jeremy Storey
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- An entertaining comedy of crime
K, STOCK AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS was Guy Ritche's first major film, using a fairly small budget and a cast of unknowns to create an epic dramatic arc. Four young fellows in London find themselves half a million in debt after the card shark of the bunch loses a rigged poker game. Their own conundrum turns out to fit into a wider pattern of underworld antics, ranging from a crime lord's theft of antique rifles to the pot growing operation of three stoners. The amusing criminal personalities Ritchie ... Read More
Rating: - More than just the British "Pulp Fiction"
Four young men living in London find themselves involved in the criminal underworld when one of them loses 500,000 pounds at cards to Hatchet Harry and they are given one week to pay it back or else...
At the time of its release, "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" was billed as "the British `Pulp Fiction'", but that is a poor description of this film, and in fact, does it a disservice. Although both films are humourous crime/gangster films, "Lock, Stock..." is quite different in both ... Read More
Rating: - 3 stars out of 4
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American audiences may have trouble with the thick accents, but this movie is a treat; though I think it's a little less accomplished than Snatch, it's still clever and funny (with a great ending) and showcases Ritchie at the top of his form.
- Approve of SellerReceived my merchandise within the time frame indicated in the order.I would purchase from this seller again.
- Great MovieGreat Classic, always agood movie to have in your collection - happy with my great deal!
- An entertaining comedy of crimeK, STOCK AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS was Guy Ritche's first major film, using a fairly small budget and a cast of unknowns to create an epic dramatic arc. Four young fellows in London find themselves half a million in debt after the card shark of the bunch loses a rigged poker game. Their own conundrum turns out to fit into a wider pattern of underworld antics, ranging from a crime lord's theft of antique rifles to the pot growing operation of three stoners. The amusing criminal personalities Ritchie ... Read More
- More than just the British "Pulp Fiction"Four young men living in London find themselves involved in the criminal underworld when one of them loses 500,000 pounds at cards to Hatchet Harry and they are given one week to pay it back or else...
At the time of its release, "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" was billed as "the British `Pulp Fiction'", but that is a poor description of this film, and in fact, does it a disservice. Although both films are humourous crime/gangster films, "Lock, Stock..." is quite different in both ... Read More
- 3 stars out of 4The Bottom Line:
American audiences may have trouble with the thick accents, but this movie is a treat; though I think it's a little less accomplished than Snatch, it's still clever and funny (with a great ending) and showcases Ritchie at the top of his form.
