See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.

27 used & new from £1.69
See All Buying Options
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels: Directors Cut [DVD] [1998]
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images

Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels: Directors Cut [DVD] [1998]

DVD ~ Jason Flemyng
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (71 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


4 new from £10.89 22 used from £1.69 1 collectible from £2.99
Learn about Lovefilm
Amazon's choice for DVD rental.
With a 14 day FREE trial. Learn more

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels: Directors Cut [DVD] [1998]
72% buy the item featured on this page:
Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels: Directors Cut [DVD] [1998] 4.4 out of 5 stars (71)
Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels (2 Disc Special Edition) [1998] [DVD]
9% buy
Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels (2 Disc Special Edition) [1998] [DVD] 4.4 out of 5 stars (5)
£5.98
Snatch/Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels [DVD] [1998]
9% buy
Snatch/Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels [DVD] [1998] 4.0 out of 5 stars (1)
£4.98
Snatch - Two Disc Set [DVD] [2000]
8% buy
Snatch - Two Disc Set [DVD] [2000] 4.5 out of 5 stars (79)
£3.97
Explore similar items

Product details

  • Actors: Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham, Steven Mackintosh
  • Directors: Guy Ritchie
  • Writers: Guy Ritchie
  • Producers: Angad Paul, Georgia Masters, Jan Roldanus, Jon Slan, Matthew Vaughn
  • Format: Director's Cut, PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Universal Pictures UK
  • DVD Release Date: 15 Nov 1999
  • Run Time: 115 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004R7A1
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,026 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

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 Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. 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.

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 Reservoir Dogs. 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 The Krays has there been such an accurate depiction of the East End and its more colourful characters. Indicative of the social stratosphere in London, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels 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, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a triumph--a perfect blend of intelligence, humour and suspense. --Jeremy Storey

Video Description
DVD Special Features

Interactive Moving Menus
Behind The Scenes Interviews
Original Theatrical Trailer
Both Full Frame and Widescreen versions
Aspect Ratio: Full Frame/ 1.85:1
Language: English/English Hrad of Hearing

See all Reviews

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Snatch - Two Disc Set [DVD] [2000]

Snatch - Two Disc Set [DVD] [2000]

DVD ~ Jason Statham
4.5 out of 5 stars (79)  £3.97
Layer Cake [DVD] [2004]

Layer Cake [DVD] [2004]

DVD ~ Daniel Craig
4.1 out of 5 stars (59)  £9.08
Snatch

Snatch

~ Ost
5.0 out of 5 stars (5)  £6.48
Fight Club [1999] [DVD]

Fight Club [1999] [DVD]

DVD ~ Brad Pitt
4.7 out of 5 stars (198)  £3.98
Goodfellas (2 Disc Special Edition) [1990] [DVD]

Goodfellas (2 Disc Special Edition) [1990] [DVD]

DVD ~ Robert De Niro
4.4 out of 5 stars (107)  £4.98
› Explore similar items

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
Check the boxes next to the tags you consider relevant or enter your own tags in the field below
(1)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

71 Reviews
5 star:
 (54)
4 star:
 (6)
3 star:
 (1)
2 star:
 (6)
1 star:
 (4)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.4 out of 5 stars (71 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "I don't want to know who you use, as long as they're not complete muppets", 31 Aug 2007
For a while during the 90's it felt like the only credible movies to come out of the UK film industry had to star Hugh Grant with his floppy hair do and a Richard Curtis script, or Ewan McGregor starring as Ewan McGregor in various films most of them excellent. However, then came along Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels like a breath of fresh air.

Released towards the end of the so called `cool Britannia' period of the 90's, it must not be underestimated what an impact this film had on the UK film scene and cinema goers at the time of release. Superb cinematography, slick editing, a script full of whit and a killer soundtrack all combining to give us a classic `mockney' British crime caper, the film even has a cliff hanger ending that can only have been inspired by the Italian Job, but unlike some I do not have a problem with that. Although he was never been able to fully repeat the success achieved with Lock Stock, Guy Richie in terms of his direction and production values, is to date the closest the UK has had to Quentin Tarantino with Lock Stock as the British Pulp fiction.

The basic story is set around groups of people whose lives become interwoven (or ended) through fate, misunderstanding or planning. Pot growing ex Graduates making money for local hard man Rory Breaker, A bunch of small time criminals headed by Dog, a fencer by the name of Nick the Greek, a group of friends in a tight spot, one of whom has Sting as his Dad! Porn king Hatchet Harry and his cohorts, and a pair of bungling `northern' burglars. Add into the mix a rigged card game, a bungled burglary, a chaotic robbery, a successful heist, 2 gangs ending up in the wrong shoot out, a cliff hanger ending, plot twists, guns, dodgy weed, and a classic script full memorable dialogue:

Eddie: They're armed.
Soap: Armed, armed with what?
Eddie: Err, bad breath, colorful language, feather duster... what do you think they're gonna be armed with? Guns, you t*t!

The memorable scene where big Chris (Vinnie Jones) finishes the character Dog by smashing his head repeatedly against a car door, despite its violent nature, seems somehow poetic as it is the only violent act of this level that Big Chris commits during the film, and it is to defend his son. This scene is typical of the film, the humour is dark and there is violence, but I was never left with the feeling that I had watched a violent film. Ritchie is clever here as the actual blood and guts level you actually see on film is minimal with the suggestion being enough.

All of the above combine to make Lock Stock essential viewing for anyone that is a fan of British Crime thrillers and caper. However do not mistake this film as a serious gangster movie in the mould of `A long good Friday' or `Get Carter' think more along the lines of a cross between the original Italian Job with Pulp fiction and you are closer.

Ignore previous film snob reviewers who can't see past the end of their Guardian newspaper media section, who have said this film is "glamorisation of working-class gangsters by middle class lads". The questions one needs to ask are, was it entertaining? and did I enjoy watching it? And the answer to that with Lock Stock is a big fat yes. At no time does this film aspire to be a gritty documentary, factual or truthful. It is simply a tongue very firmly planted in cheek, feel good, stylish caper that is well directed and great fun to watch. I would give this film 6 stars out of five if I could, as regardless of genre, it is unquestionably a modern classic film, and one the best British films to emerge in the last 20 years.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Spawned a thousand fake cockney accents., 15 Mar 2000
By A Customer
Well what can be said? Guy Ritchie has come up with an absolute belter of a gangster/black comedy. It cracks along at a wonderful pace, keeping you on the edge of your seat as you follow the capers of the four protagonists. Each scene and character provides amusement and engagement. This film has also given thousands of unfunny blokes the opportunity to annoy everyone by quoting the film far too much (Dan and Michael, if you are reading this, take heed). Also notable for ressurecting the career of the oft-forgotten star of the fine television programme 'Press Gang' , Dexter Fletcher. With great cinematography, fine performances, a good witty script, engaging narrative and great big guns, lock, stock is a must for any film enthusiast.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars What a good film!, 31 Dec 2008
By Wayne Redhart "Also on Twitter!" (West Midlands, UK) - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)      
This review is from: Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels [DVD] [1998] (DVD)
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)"!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment Comments (2) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars 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. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Balloo

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best ! ...Must have DVD
One of the Best from the British Film industry..

and Yes i also think that this is one of those movies that was destined to become an instant cult classic... Read more
Published 3 months ago by TURKISH HOLIDAYS

5.0 out of 5 stars 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.
Published 6 months ago by Michael Mihalyfi

4.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
Published 11 months ago by T. Glover

5.0 out of 5 stars The Gangster Of Slang
This is the best British gangster film of all-time. It is The Sex Pistols of the cinema and the West Ham Utd of movies. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Charles Teen

4.0 out of 5 stars fun british crime caper
lock, stock and two smoking barrels is a fun british crime caper. With great writing, directing, acting, characthers, music, scenes, one liners and sets. Read more
Published 18 months ago by mike clarke

5.0 out of 5 stars Gangster Classic
I first saw this film at a cinema in Southend and I loved it. I thought this cant be Vinnie Jones the rubbish footballer - but it was - and he was brilliant as the Cockney... Read more
Published 18 months ago by The Critic

5.0 out of 5 stars Special Film
The best gangster film ever made. I have seen this in every format - DVD - Video - and with my ex-wife and the love of my life on the big screen at Southend. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Steve Allen

5.0 out of 5 stars This film gives credence to the old cliche what goes around comes around.
The plot on this film, both written and directed by Guy Ritchie, is a blend of witty, deep and confusing. Read more
Published 20 months ago by edd101

5.0 out of 5 stars best film ever!
i'm sorry to say this Green Man but its blindingly obvious that you have either entered that cinema with the intention of not liking this film or have not understood the film... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Stepher03

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

The Body Shop

The Body Shop - Vitamin C Skin Boost
Protect and boost your glow with The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Boost.

›Shop The Body Shop

  

Let Olay Amaze You

Olay Total Effects Day Moisturiser SPF15 50ml
Amazon.co.uk sells all your favourite ranges from Olay, including Regenerist and Total Effects.

›Discover Olay at Amazon.co.uk

  

We've Got Converse

Converse
Stock up on your favourite styles with great deals on Converse shoes.

›Shop Converse

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
4.5 out of 5 stars (75)£3.86
 Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga)
Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga) by Stephenie Meyer
4.1 out of 5 stars (464)£6.49
 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
4.1 out of 5 stars (165)£3.99
 The Host
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
4.2 out of 5 stars (81)£3.86

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates