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Summary: Brilliance Incarnate
Review: English film has a habit of coming out with only a few really hyped mainstream films a year it would seem, but when it does, it really pulls out all the stops. Lock, Stock... is a brilliant tale centering on the story of 4 close friends who, after unfairly losing a poker game to a cheating porn-king, find themselves needing to come up with a lot of money, very fast, or else it's off with all of their favorite appendages. However, just one plot is too bland, so the writer does an amazing job of intertwining the plots and people of no less than 5 different, completely unique sets of characters. You never, at any point find any of it overwhelming, instead you are immersed in its amazing delivery and absolute hilarity. The cinematography (some of the best I've EVER seen) is Brilliant. The stories are Brilliant. The characters are Brilliant. The dialogue is Brilliant. The story-line is Brilliant. The plot twists are Brilliant. And by the end, when it's all tied together? BRILLIANT! And just wait till you get to the very end....wow, definitely one of the most brilliant endings I've seen in years! People often compare this film to Pulp Fiction, but that's a grave injustice, as this film is way out of Pulp Fiction's league. One of the most unique, intelligent, and perfectly executed films to come out in decades, it's an absolute must see for anybody and everybody.
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Summary: Twisted, strange, great.
Review: I can't remember the last time I enjoyed an action film as much as I enjoyed this one. It's different, it's twisted, It's violent and it's funny! So if you don't mind the violence and the profanity go see it. You won't be sorry.
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Summary: Hilarious
Review: British filmmaker Guy Ritchie has mad himself a devilishly funny movie. LSTMB is one of those movies that oyu can wach over and over again and still get laughs out of it. The characters are absolutely insane. A hit man who works with his son. A gangster that owns a sex shop. Not only is is funny but it's also obvious that Mr. Ritchie understands the technical aspect of film as well. The slow motion and odd crane shots along with and energetic sound track makes this movie one of my favorites.
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Summary: Absolute Class
Review: As I sat down to watch this movie I didn't know what to expect, but just sat there for the ride. Half way through the film I was in Awe at the style,wit and basic brilliance of the whole thing, actors, director and soundtrack. I will certainly keep my eyes peeled for another Guy Ritchie Film
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Summary: At last, a good British movie!
Review: It is nice to finally see a good British movie. Now I am from London, and I loved this, as I have seen some of the places in this movie, and can relate to some of the accents, which I am sure had some of you Americans very confused! (Don't worry, some of the had me confused)All in all I think this movie is just a very well written and acted piece of work, and a good piece of work will transcend borders, as this movie has. It will be interesting to see how Ritchie will top this, as many directors never release a piece as good as this in their career, and he has done it with his first mainstream movie. A good film, that I am very happy to see succeed in the US as well as in Europe.
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Summary: I'd Give it more stars if I could - The only review you need
Review: If you don't like this film watch it again, if you still don't like it, watch it again, if you still don't like it, find a nice solid brick wall, voluntarily hit your head on the wall approximately 5-6 times. If it doesn't knock any sense into you ssek medical attention.......etc.THE POINT IS: This a classy film which you really must own. The storyline may be a bit confusing @ 1st but the storyline really is pure genius, it's clever, and very funny. Once you've watched it a couple of times you will probably regard it as one of the best films you've ever seen-I do. However before you buy it make sure that the American version is not edited from the original British version,(Which I own) because I know for a FACT that the American version of the soundtrack is different from the British one (It is missing tracks).
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Summary: GREAT!
Review: Lock, stock and two smoking barrels...I will begin by saying that this is a british movie which makes it very special, intresting and diffrent. It's clever, funny, GREAT not-so-famous actors, loved STING in a very small but intertaining role, and The DVD has GREAT special features such as a Cockney Dictionary. It's shot BEAUTIFULLY and the story is SUPURB. This movie is more fun to watch every time i see it.
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Summary: Absolutely brilliant!
Review: well done to Guy Ritchie for such a great film! This has to be my favourite film ever because the storyline is packed with drama and humour - especially Lenny McClean (The Baptist), Tom "...let me feel the fibre of your fabric.." and Eddie (the gorgeous Nick Moran) "Christ, you could choke a dozen donkies on that..." If you love gangster films Lock Stock is what you are looking for. Instead of an italian/american mob this has an Eastend/badboy gang. As the critics say "there's nothing like a good old British film"...Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels does British film history proud! Buy it now!
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Summary: Not Tarentino, Not American...
Review: To begin with, this fine film has been endlessly and erroneously compared to several of QT's films (esp. Pulp Fiction and Resevoir Dogs). Lock, Stock is far better than the aforementioned with wittier dialogue, better plot sequence, more interesting characters, and yes, better direction on the part of Guy Ritchie. If your sense of humor is capable of understanding culture outside of the United States, you'll love this film. And by the way, check out the soundtrack--it's awesome.
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Summary: Great indie export
Review: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a Tarantino-like tale of four London rogues who pool their money on a high-stakes card game, only to have them lose it all and end up owing half a million dollars. Witty dialogue and memorable characters make it a notable release from newcomer Guy Ritchie. In a nutshell, "Lock" is a British smash hit that debuted at the Edinburgh film festival in the summer of '98 and did not open in America until the spring of this year. It tells the story of a poker shark named Eddy (Nick Moran) and his three mates who bankroll his effort to beat a porn magnate named Hatchet Harry (P.H. Moriarity). This is high stakes poker (ala Rounders) and it takes all four of them to gather the $250,000 to even enter the game with Harry. Harry ends up as a cheat though and Eddy leaves the game ending up owing twice what he came in with, as well as explanations to his friends, and his Dad (Sting). Harry's bouncer/collector explains to Eddy that the total is due in a week, and if it is not paid pronto he will start maiming people and repossess his father's bar. What to do now? Eavesdrop on the neighbors who are planning a robbery of some drug dealers with whom they are friendly. The drug dealers get crossed up with a hilarious local hood named Rory (Vas Blackwood) and eventually all of the multi-layered plans intersect as Ritchie shows us all periphery players heading towards the same point. He exposes it in a stylish form that matches slo-motion, time plays, and the like, all while trying to keep coherence of a plot denser than The Matrix. And while the dialogue is easier to understand than many British invasion movies, it is still difficult to make out words and sentences at times. You'll have to see the movie to find out how the guys do and see who wins in the end, but if you like this genre, you'll have fun with this one.
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