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Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels [DVD] [1998]

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Binding : DVD
EAN : 0044005939026
Label : Universal Pictures UK
Manufacturer : Universal Pictures UK
Publisher : Universal Pictures UK
Release date : 2004-11-02
Title : Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels [DVD] [1998]
Actor : Array
Audience rating : Suitable for 18 years and over
Format : Array
Languages : Array
Number of items : 1
Original release date : 1998-08-28
Region code : 2
Running time : 107
Studio : Universal Pictures UK
Theatrical releaseDate : 1999-03-05
MPN : 059390-2
Number of discs : 1

Editorial reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review
Cockney boys Tom, Soap, Eddie and Bacon are in a bind; they owe seedy criminal and porn king "Hatchet" Harry a sizeable 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 ILock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels/I. 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. p 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 IReservoir Dogs/I. 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 IThe Krays/I has there been such an accurate depiction of the East End and its more colourful characters. Indicative of the social stratosphere in London, iLock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels/i 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, ILock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels/I is a triumph--a perfect blend of intelligence, humour and suspense. I--Jeremy Storey/I

Customer reviews

review by: Saesha date: 2009-05-19 rating:

Bored and nearly fell asleep
Not what I expected. Firstly the bad swearing I felt was totally OTT. Yeah don't mind the F word being used but not every other word. Even my Husband thought it was way over the top. As for the terrible cockney accents with some of the Actors. Not a film I would watch again or tell my friends to watch.

review by: date: 2009-03-17 rating:

One of the Best ! ...Must have DVD
One of the Best from the British Film industry.. br / br /and Yes i also think that this is one of those movies that was destined to become an instant cult classic .. br / br /Highly recommended !

review by: Also on Twitter! date: 2008-12-31 rating:

What a good film!
The film 'Swept Away' might have failed as miserably as Guy Richard's marriage, but his first cinematic effort was a thumping good movie! It's rather akin to how I would expect a big-screen version of 'Eastenders' to turn out (except with rather more swearing and slightly fewer shrieks of 'RICKY!!!'). It's great to see that these DVDs are available for purchase, once more! There's nothing more frustrating than logging into amazon, only to find that they're "out of (Lock,) Stock (and Two Smoking Barrels)"!!!!!!!!!!!

review by: date: 2008-12-30 rating:

Excellent Classic
This is a film in my top 5 best films ever, and a must see, Excellent comedy/action, great plot, and will be classed as a must see classic in the coming years.

review by: date: 2008-07-23 rating:

Dark humor, Guns and Cockney rhyming slang.
Lock, stock and 2 smoking barrels is a crime tale about a group of friends from London who happen to lose a game of poker, they end up in a lot of debt thus having to get out of it. The story takes many twists turns and will also make you laugh as it has a very good use of wry dark humor. The plot evolves around one man but there are many characters who share as if not more an important role. The star of the show in this movie is Vinnie Jones who acts brilliantly. br /I recomed 'Snatch' If you like this.

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