Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Name: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Genre: Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Released: March 5, 1999
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 66
Cast: Dexter Fletcher, Jason Flemyng

1999

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Gramercy Pictures (I) | Release Date: March 5, 1999 | R

Starring: Dexter Fletcher, Jason Flemyng

Summary: In this wild comedy of errors, a group of London friends find themselves deep in debt to an unsavory underworld figure.

Director: Guy Ritchie

Genre(s): Thriller, Comedy, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 107 min

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Peter Travers

A dynamite bundle from British writer-director Guy Ritchie. Even when the accents are as indecipherable as the plot, Ritchie keeps the action percolating and the humor on high. Read full review

Marc Savlov

With such a frenetic, brain-melting load of images to ponder, it's easy to forget that there are also some terrific actors at work here, not the least of whom is the amazing Vinnie Jones. Read full review

Ron Wells

Lock is filled with great writing, great acting, colorful characters, and a tight story. I actually like this film more than "Pulp Fiction". Read full review

John Petrakis

Plenty of fun, less for its many plot twists than for its large and varied assortment of vibrant characters. [12 Mar 1999]

Derek Elley

Though Ritchie’s screenplay scores a 10 for sheer complexity and cleverness, it rates much lower down the scale for comprehensibility and audience involvement.

Mike Clark

A half-funny, half-ugly comedy about underworld ineptitude. [5 Mar 1999]

Manohla Dargis

The tediously convoluted plot involves the foursome’s attempt to pay him back, a labored venture that involves crooks with names like Dog and Plank, a man on fire, some fine cinematography, plenty of gore though no real point. Read full review

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KaeC.

Jun 6, 2007

I loved watching this movie and I couldn't stop laughing at the end. It was really good and I recommend it to everyone.

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cazamic

Apr 22, 2013

I watched this film for the first time over the weekend and thought it was brilliant. I thought it was cleverly done and was hooked from the start. Why I hadn't seen it before I don't know. I am not planning to book a locations tour from here:I watched this film for the first time over the weekend and thought it was brilliant. I thought it was cleverly done and was hooked from the start. Why I hadn't seen it before I don't know. I am not planning to book a locations tour from here: http://www.britmovietours.com/bookings/lock-stock-and-two-smoking-barrels-locations-tour and also watch some more of Guys Richie's movies!… Expand

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AdamS.

Oct 27, 2005

Brilliant plot development. Guy Ritchie proves that he has what it takes with this movie. It outshines, dare I say it, Quentin Tarantino and Pulp Fiction.

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LevelsAndGear

Sep 7, 2012

Pros: Funny, clever, action packed.

Cons: Too British, predictable, nasty language I say Get it, and if you get it, you'll get it. As a disclaimer, I should point out this movie is not for everyone, it has a pile of nasty language, a small amount of gratuitous nudity, and a bitPros: Funny, clever, action packed.

Cons: Too British, predictable, nasty language

I say Get it, and if you get it, you'll get it. As a disclaimer, I should point out this movie is not for everyone, it has a pile of nasty language, a small amount of gratuitous nudity, and a bit (although not to graphic) of violence. Also, if you don't like Monty Python or movies like Pulp Fiction, you won't like this movie. However, if you pass those litmus tests, you are in for a great ride. The story of how poor communication and crime leads to the downfall of virtually everyone, this clever action comedy has a great story, some great one liners, and characterization that deserves high accolades. Although at the end of the movie you get the point and it is a bit predictable, there is always another surprise waiting for you, and even guessing the plot outcomes is part of the fun. Putting all the pieces together gives one as much enjoyment as watching them unfold (usually with a twist) in this film. Definitely worth a rent, check it out.

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Popcorn12345

Jul 15, 2013

Absolute classic Amazing film. Funny gags and one-liners, great action and the way that all the different character's story's come together is genius. 10/10.

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Mglovesfun

Jan 29, 2020

This is generally gritty and funny. The plot is well-paced and well thought-through. A good level of originality.

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mordillo

Jun 19, 2011

It was impossible for me to become involved with this film. None of the actors convinced me. Every line of dialogue they spat out sounded so forced, like they didn't believe in the characters they were playing. Some of the dialogue isn't very well written in the first place. There's one lineIt was impossible for me to become involved with this film. None of the actors convinced me. Every line of dialogue they spat out sounded so forced, like they didn't believe in the characters they were playing. Some of the dialogue isn't very well written in the first place. There's one line that Dexter Fletcher said that goes "Also, I think knives are a good idea... Knives are good, because they don't make any noise, and the less noise they make, the more likely we are to use them", and I thought to myself, Is this guy trying to sell me knives? Vinnie Jones was the only one who really impressed me. I wanted to see more of the guy. He played his part perfectly, nailed every scene he was in, and I loved that his character brought his son around for everything like it was "Bring Your Kid To Work Day". I also felt the narration by Alan Ford, you gotta love his accent, but I felt some of the stuff he narrated made it sound like he was talking down to me instead of telling me things I couldn't have figured out otherwise. It was condescending and intrusive, chiming in at all the wrong times. The only good writing is evident at the very end of the movie, the "cliffhanger" ending, which I thought was brilliantly scripted and played out. Another issue I have with the film is the dirty look it has. I know this is accounted for its low budget, but the amber lighting and the heavy grain, it's not a pretty mix, and it's one of the ugliest-looking films I've ever seen.… Expand

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