Snatch (Widescreen Edition)
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Movie Reviews of Snatch (Widescreen Edition)
Movie Review: Anything to declare? Yeah. Snatch is marvelous
Summary: 5 Stars
By this point, I've seen all five feature films written/directed by Guy Ritchie, and his first two still remain my favorites and I believe, his best. Ritchie's debut "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" was a refreshing, lean, original, and very funny British mixture of Action Comedies/Gambling Dramas/Crime Thrillers. "Lock, Stock.." also introduced Jason Statham with whom Ritchie went on to making two more films and Vinnie Jones, a football player turned an actor. Ritchie's next movie, Snatch, was my introduction to his work. It is simply marvelous and my favorite. It uses the same broken narrative as Lock and Stock, intertwines numerous plot threads which intersect and play off each other, and follows the characters who are over-the-top deliciously evil, marvelously clueless and always funny. The plot revolves around a stolen diamond as huge as these historic celebrated stones you might have seen on display in the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom in London Tower or Washington Museum of Natural History or in The State Diamond Fund of Moscow Kremlin. No wonder that every character in Snatch tries to get it. Among them, low-levels gangsters of all sorts of mafia, including Jewish, Russian, and London based. Add to the mix the Irish Gypsies "who can't be trusted" because whatever they say could not be understood even by the native English speakers. Don't forget a sadistic crime boss who keeps huge pet pigs with very specific diet. And then there is a dog that likes to snatch and swallow things. All sorts of things.
I've seen Snatch many times. It is one of my favorite movies that I can watch from any scene and I would not switch the channel on it. I think it is the best Ritchie's film. A lot of his fans prefer "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" but my favorite is certainly Snatch. It is so perfect in its nastiness. It does not preach anything; it does not have deep message or any other purpose than to entertain and entertain it does. I've seen it so many times that I happily expect the familiar hilarious quotes or scenes or exchanges between the characters which are the best part of the movie. I pay attention to the soundtrack and to Ritchie's style that is known for frequent fast cuts and quick edits. Just want to mention that the same technique was also successfully used in his latest, Rocknrolla in one of the most hilarious sex scene I've ever seen. Ritchie likes to return to the same point in time several times to tell the story (or to show it) from the different points of view. The scenes of violence, sometimes grotesque, have been staged and choreographed so well that you can't help admiring them and smile while watching. I enjoy acting by everyone and I believe that the famous (and not so famous but very talented) actors had as much fun playing their outrageous characters as I did following them on the dark and gloomy streets of London underworld.
Snatch is enormously enjoyable -on one condition though. You have to appreciate this kind of dark humor that goes together with strong violence. Otherwise, I have something to declare - stay away from it.
Movie Review: Hilarious movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have a bit of a thing for British comedies. I enjoy various British accents and I have come to learn much of their slang, as well as to get used to their unique brand of humor. Consequently, I loved this film Snatch.
I watched Snatch before Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, so I was unaware that Guy Ritchie basically just lazily reused the same concept from that prior film and threw in a couple of variables to make it seem different. Now that I know, I can't say I honestly care. Both films are good in their own right, but I think I prefer Snatch. The "formula" of profane, heavily accented British thugs bantering with each other, and multiple plot-lines criss-crossing into total mayhem at the film's climax, is one that I have no problem seeing twice.
Snatch is a very clever movie. Guy Ritchie came up with some great ideas on how to make the seemingly separate stories work together in perfect harmony, and managed to kill off nearly all the characters in one way or another, without making the viewer feel too sad about the losses. The story, despite being rather absurd, is still fairly plausible, considering the ruthlessness of those involved. Meanwhile, there is some side-splitting humor to be found, considerably more-so than in Lock, Stock... which focused more on dark, subtle comments. My favorite part is the introduction to Tyrone, the "getaway driver," as he attempts to squeeze himself into a Rover SD1 that is too small for him and then, after Sol and Vinnie discuss the merits of a SPAS-12 shotgun, backs into a van because "I didn't see it there." I crack up laughing every time I watch that scene.
I also appreciated the film-making at work in Snatch. The dark, gritty, overprocessed look really suits the dingy back alley settings of an overcast, seedy part of London and the insides of boxing rings. The various slow-motion and unique angle shots contribute greatly to the feel of the film; the slow-motion shot of Brad Pitt/Mickey seeming to go down for good while boxing, and the waist-level upward shots of Brick Top's henchmen walking down the dimly lit, flickering halls really added a lot, in my opinion. The soundtrack, as well, is amusing, fitting, and well-timed. One of my favorite musical parts is the use of Mirwais' "Disco Science" as Tyrone and the hare are simultaneously being run down by gangster thugs and gypsy hunting dogs, respectively.
Overall, Snatch is a great movie, but don't expect to catch it all the first time unless you are really good at reading subtitles and seeing little visual details. It's a movie that will benefit from several viewings, until you can catch all the vagaries of British slang and mumbling. Whether or not Guy Ritchie blatantly recycled his "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels" formula to make this film doesn't matter (and he definitely DID), because it is a gem in its own right (no pun intended....)
Enjoy it!
Movie Review: How Does One Explain a Body in the Boot with a Tea Cozy on his Head?
Summary: 5 Stars
In all likelihood, one doesn't. One simply accepts the cuffs and moves on, albeit less voluntarily than usual, with a worldly, almost noble, resignation of the small-time get-rich-quick scam artist.
Scenes like these are so difficult to explain in terms of their sidesplitting humour. Yet, from the minute that Boris the Blade, with unparalleled panache, walks off with the briefcase and the arm belonging to the now deceased Four Fingers Frankie, you will be hooked. The cast is impeccable and Brad Pitt steals the show as an Irish Gypsy prizefighter. Mr. Pitt, if you haven't seen him in this and other quirky roles, would appear to be just another of Hollywood pretty faces. But nobody, as pretty or less, can pull off the low-life, the unwashed, or the sleaze quite like our Brad. He is so extremely talented. It will warm your heart to see him in an entirely different venue, the UK, where few American actors could overcome the good looks and provincial fetters of US only roles. He shines and sweats, (you could almost smell this guy), he seeks vengeance and displays good old Gypsy smarts when the very bad guys burn down the family caravan with his sainted Ma within. Big credits to the artiste who created the tattoos adorning this bare-knuckles champion's stringy body and the costume designer who came up with his leather jacket and hat ensemble.
This and so much, much more could be detailed in a review to exhort readers to see this film. The only thing I can say is that once you gotten to the arm and briefcase scene, you will be glued.
Movie Review: Grab it and it will grab you back
Summary: 5 Stars
Fans of gangster movies, especially those with some comedy will love this one. I bought this based on the reviews here, and I'm glad I did. Being a fan of movies like "Weekend at Bernie's", "Get Shorty", "Formula 51", and "The Transporter", I was not disappointed. I highly recommend this movie. It has superb editing, great acting, and wonderful music. It was so seamlessly made I have to say I am surprised this was not a big hit. But at least apparently it is getting its second wind like "Get Shorty" did some time after it was released on DVD. Don't be surprised if we don't see a sequel to this one in a couple years. I really didn't know what to expect from this movie.
It drew me along and familiarized me with the characters as we went down this winding path. The characters you thought would be killed somehow survive, and those you expected not to die are sometimes killed. The ways they are killed are often funny. There truly is genius that went into putting this all together. I didn't use the subtitles and I loved it in its raw in your face form. Most of the dialogue is easily discernable if you have watched Brit movies for awhile. If not it may take you a couple viewings to take it all in. Quite honestly I'm looking forward to watching this again very soon. It has great replayability and plenty of extras on the disc. The picture and sound quality were excellent.
Movie Review: A movie that has it all.
Summary: 5 Stars
Well what can I say, Snatch is one of my favorite movies of all time the reason why I say this is because its the type of film that you can watch on numerous occasions without being bored. Guy Ritchie who wrote and directed this film is definitely talented you can tell from the hilarious and witty dialogue and the way he uses the characters is just fantastic even though they are a bit cliche they are still memorable especially Turkish played by Jason Statham and Dennis Farina as cousin Avi from the U.S. you also have gangsters with names like Brick Top, Freddy Four Fingers and Boris the Blade a trigger happy Russian gangster that just won't die as you will see in a hilarious scene. Brad Pitt also stars in the film as Mickey a pykie or gypsy boxer and he was quite good especially with his accent and I liked how the boxing match was shot and edited very nice technique. The film was a classic British gangster film with lots of great dark humor in it, some people might say it was a tarantino rip off but so what at least it was an excellent and enjoyable film with a clever plot, I highly recommend this.