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Snatch (2000)
Rate:
10
Viewed:
4/03, 5/04, 8/07, 2/15
8/07:
Snatch is to Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels as
Pulp Fiction is to Reservoir Dogs.
The coolest movie of the decade, it consists of all-stars giving riveting performances. Difficult to pinpoint who gives
the best, they're all outstanding just the same. I love each of their fast, stylized introductions when the
opening credits rolled. The plot is creative and can be hard to follow for the first time, hence the need for repeat
viewings.
All in all, Snatch improves greatly in all areas that
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels falls short in.
2/15:
If there's a candidate for the coolest film made, it's Snatch.
It's a vast improvement over Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
in terms of cast, performances, pace, editing, and story. The all-star lineup is the number one reason. Then, by virtue
of the fast and slick editing, their performances are hip and cool, making time fly quickly.
The convoluted parallel threads, which converge to a single point, are why Snatch is a confusing film to follow
from the get-go, but watching it over and over will bring more appreciation for Guy Ritchie's unique style of
storytelling. It's hard to single out an actor who gives the best performance because they're all terrific. But if I'm
forced to choose, I'll go with Alan Ford as Brick Top. Brad Pitt is sensational even though he makes no sense.
All in all, Guy Ritchie should've made more movies like Snatch.