Review of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) by Brandonb. — 13 Apr 2009
The film is not great because of its comedy, but for its style, editing and pacing. I'm not exactly sure why people saying "Jesus Christ" is supposed to be rip-roaringly funny. The delivery of most of the jokes (supposed or not) just isn't done very well.
The characters themselves are the reason Ritchie's films are so good. Even if you don't like them, you *must* pay attention, and they're almost always totally watchable. Vinnie Jones has to be one of the coolest badasses of all time! Personally, I think Snatch, though very much a copy of this movie, is the better of the two.
For pure entertainment, this movie is hard to beat. If you haven't seen this movie, by all means rent it, and then proceed to rent Snatch.
This review of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) was written by Brandonb. on 13 April 2009.
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels has generally received very positive reviews.
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