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List Price: $14.98 | | Label: Universal Studios
Salesrank: 3743
Released: November 5, 2002 |
| Our Price: $8.01 |
| Used Price: $3.44 |
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MPAA Rating: R (Restricted) Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
A MODERN CRIME COMEDY ABOUT FOUR LADS GETTING IN OVER THEIR HEADS IN LONDON'S UNDERWORLD.
Description of Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels (Widescreen Edition):
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 Two Smoking Barrels is a triumph--a perfect blend of intelligence, humor, and suspense. --Jeremy Storey
Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels (Widescreen Edition) Reviews:
Very, Very Funny Movie 
2009-10-07 - A very funny, well made, and visually great movie. This movie and Snatch are just fantastic.
Movie 
2009-09-10 - Purchased as a gift fot my hubby to add to his collection. Loved the movie.
Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels 
2009-08-17 - Keeps you thinking until the end when the whole thing comes together. Great movie !!!!!
Good buy 
2009-07-09 - True to form it is a good movie and sets the stage for Ritchie movies that came after.
Approve of Seller 
2009-05-30 - Received my merchandise within the time frame indicated in the order. I would purchase from this seller again.