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Summary: Unbelievably Bad
Review: I've heard so many great things about Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels ranging from its similar to the "Boondock Saints" and "Snatch" - both movies I really enjoyed. However, what you get is completely different. A dried-out, weak rendition of the Pulp Fiction-style movie where there are too many people to keep track of. The movie is confusing, the dialogue is difficult to understand, and there are too many coincidences to even think that this movie is relatively realistic. Unfortunately the movie just forgot to do anything special.As far as the DVD went, the special features are rather weak and the video/audio is decent.
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Summary: 2 many comparisons; not given enough credit
Review: I tell you, I'm getting pretty tired of seeing [him] constantly [compared] to Tarantino , the Coens, etc. and calling him unoriginal... I find it hard to believe that anyone could watch either LS&2SB or Snatch without cracking somewhat of a smile or finding it at least a little entertaining. Granted, I'm not saying the movies should win an Oscar, but they deserve a degree of respect. And this business of calling Lock, Stock a "sequel" to Pulp Fiction is ridiculous. The only thing similar about the movies is Jules' and Rory Breaker's hairstyle (bad move I guess Guy). And try to find a movie that hasn't been influenced in some way by another. Ritchie takes his obvious influences and runs in a different direction with them. Open your eyes and try to enjoy his movies. Guy Ritchie, to me, is about having fun at the theatre. You don't need a deep, artful, meaningful plot for that...do you?
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Summary: Not half as clever as it thinks it is.
Review: I cannot believe some of the reviews here. There are no great plot twists that you do not see coming from a zillion miles away. The joke caling the thin guy fat is not funny the first time and definitely not funny the fifth time you hear it. This seems to me to be one of those movies where we get to hear a lot of cockney swearing and not much else. Like the truly excreable "Nil By Mouth", one of the worst pieces of dreck masquerading as a movie that was not directed by Peter Greenaway. Also this movie (LS2SM) is supposed to make Vinnie Jones a "star". Give me a break. The only reason I give this two stars is because I lived in Liverpool and the attitude of the bungling Scouse burglars to the London gangsters is pretty funny ( and accurate ).
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Summary: Boring British Quentin Tarantino Knock-Off
Review: Basically just a pretentious knock-off of Quentin Tarantino's style. Pulp Fiction was ten times better, and obviously an original. This is just a british version with less interest, less character development, and less panache.
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Summary: Hillarious film, great soundtrack and colorful caracters
Review: This is a film that you must not miss! Yes, it's violent. But it is all made with a sense of humor. I especially like Vinnie Jones interpretation. (Vinnie is a former soccer-player who once got a red card and had to leave the field after tree seconds!) Rock-singer Sting has a role as a pub-ownwer and father to man that is suckered in the rigged card-game. He is about to lose his pub and is, of course, not too pleased. The soundtrack is fantastic and includes James Brown, Robbie Williams etc....
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Summary: I own it and the offbeat humor will have you rolling
Review: I must say this is a wonderful film. I own it on VHS and Guy Ritchie has received much acclaim for the film. (almost as much as he did when he married Madonna) Anyway it is definitely worth your time to get and watch this movie several times. I guarantee you, if you like offbeat humor with a little shot of a British flavor,...this is all for you
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Summary: Great Thrill Ride
Review: When Ed loses a fixed card game to Harry "Hatchet" Lonsdale, he and his friends need to come up with half a million pounds to stay alive. L0CK, ST0CK, AND TW0 SM0KING BARRELS is an exciting ride through the rough streets of London. Ed, Soap, Bacon, and Tom have only a week to come up with the money so they devise a plan to rob the thieves next-door that are going to steal money from some drug dealers. This plan seems brilliant and nearly foolproof, but, of course, something will go wrong. Another twist is thrown in when Tom obtains two rare shotguns that are stolen for Harry. Things seem disastrous for the four boys when the week is up and their neighbors, Harry, as well as the drug dealers are after them. This movie is a funny and clever thrill ride that keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat until the very end. The storyline, at first, seems to be four or five separate stories, but they tie-in nicely as the film progresses. The cinematography is unique; it gives the viewer a better feeling of the life in London and makes the viewer feel as if they are a part of the action. With great action and comedic dialogue this movie is definitely worth seeing.
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Summary: A Total Disappointment
Review: When I read the cover of this DVD, I said WOW : "Hysterically funny from start to finish". So, I got the popcorn, dimmed the lights, started the movie... Finished the movie.. Not a single smile or hint of enjoyment. I totally advise against buying or even renting this movie.. The statement printed on the cover is truly false. I gave it one star because I thought the filming style was new, although I've seen it in some music videos, but it was new.
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Summary: Great bloody movie
Review: If only more movies were made with this attention to craftsmanship! In bullet point form: 1) Great, inventive caper plot. Not since The Sting or the Usual Suspects has a film kept you guessing. The pace is really quick, yet none of the events seemed forced or contrived. 2) Stylish presentation! The shots in the gambling montage are as dynamic and thought-out as any music video you've seen. A great blending of visual design sense and film. 3) Dialog, dialog, dialog! Don't get me wrong - there's plenty of action in this movie, set against working class England. The words that come out of even the dopiest character in Lock, Stock... make you want to go out and read a thesaurus. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS MOVIE if you are tired of the same formulaic action junk, with the same four actors (sorry, Harrison, Arnold, Bruce and Mel) and are not put off by some SERIOUS Cockney accents. This is a terrific thinking-man's action film.
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Summary: Let's Not Get Carried Away
Review: heh heh, it ain't better than Pulp Fiction...but it's definitely a great black comedy. LS&2SB was very well written, perfectly cast, with some great acting thrown in. And he's right, if you liked Pulp Fiction (and can understand some thick English accents) you'll love this movie.
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