Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Film #242
Title: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
Starring: Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham and Steven Mackintosh
Dir: Guy Richie
Basic Synopsis (from IMDb): A botched card game in London triggers four friends, thugs, weed-growers, hard gangsters, loan sharks and debt collectors to collide with each other in a series of unexpected events, all for the sake of weed, cash and two antique shotguns.
My Mini Review:
A fast paced, ultra stylized, dark comedy/crime thriller. It reminded me a bit of a Tarantino film, but in the best way possible (as I’m a big Tarantino fan). The characters are well constructed, and the dialogue is smart and well written.
Cinematically, the camera work is self-aware, but it works with the hyper stylized narrative. The acting is great, and I thought the direction was strong. Being so fast paced, I thought the editing was done well. I also loved the music used and thought it fit very well. British (dark) comedy at its finest (if you don’t mind the violence and strong language).
Overall Rating: 4/5
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