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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
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By guillermo
Format:Blu-ray
Audio: English dts-hd master audio 5.1
French,german,castillian spanish dts soundround 5.1
Subtitles: english sdh, french, canadian french, german, latin american spanish, dutch
French,german,castillian spanish dts soundround 5.1
Subtitles: english sdh, french, canadian french, german, latin american spanish, dutch
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
For those considering the Blu-Ray release: this *not* the 114 min. version
12 Feb 2010
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
This information only relates to the Jan 25th, 2010 Blu-Ray release from Universal UK.
Although this product is advertised as being the 114 minute version (i.e, the Director's Cut), it sadly is just the plain 108 minute theatrical release. I informed Amazon about this some time ago; but the information listed at present is still incorrect.
The PQ and AQ (although being DTS HD MA) is nothing to write home about. Obviously it is a low-budget flick, but it could certainly be imporoved on while still being faithful to the source material. Judging by other reviews it appears that this release is identical to the one released in the states last year--which received lukewarm reviews precisely due to the technical aspects.
I am hoping the _actual_ 114 minute version is not too far away, and that the studio puts more effort into ensuring it receives a quality transfer that time around.
Although this product is advertised as being the 114 minute version (i.e, the Director's Cut), it sadly is just the plain 108 minute theatrical release. I informed Amazon about this some time ago; but the information listed at present is still incorrect.
The PQ and AQ (although being DTS HD MA) is nothing to write home about. Obviously it is a low-budget flick, but it could certainly be imporoved on while still being faithful to the source material. Judging by other reviews it appears that this release is identical to the one released in the states last year--which received lukewarm reviews precisely due to the technical aspects.
I am hoping the _actual_ 114 minute version is not too far away, and that the studio puts more effort into ensuring it receives a quality transfer that time around.
47 of 54 people found the following review helpful
By Adam Clarke
Format:DVD
As you all know, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is one of Britain's best loved films so i wont talk about the movie. The reason for this review is to see whether it is worth buying over the original DVD that was released about 7 years ago. I have both and the only difference is that the new 2 disc edition does have a fair amount of extras that add up to just over an hour. The main 50 minute feature which is the making of.. is very good and often funny to watch with interviews from both 1998 and 2005. Then theres a few trailers and tv spots, an additional 10 mintute featurette that talks about the editing of the movie, an interactive east london map with the films locations, and a very funny if a little immature 2 minute featurette titled 'lock stock and two f**king barrels which just consists of random scenes with all the swear words.
As for the picture and sound quality of the movie, it definitely hasnt improved from the last DVD and unfortunately is still a little poor. Guess we'll just have to wait for the High Definition DVD to come out to get perfect quality.
Undoubtedly, i definitely prefer the newer version even though the extras could have definitely been better, a director's commentary from Guy Richie would have been nice and the picture quality couldve have been better too. Also the featurette that was included in the last DVD isnt present in this one although all the extras on the new one are far better anyway. So if you can get this for under £10 and dont already own the older DVD version then go for it, however to those who already have the old version and are thinking of buying this 2 disc special edition then i personally wouldnt, seeing as an extra £7-10 isnt worth it for the 1 hour of extras provided on this new DVD.
As for the picture and sound quality of the movie, it definitely hasnt improved from the last DVD and unfortunately is still a little poor. Guess we'll just have to wait for the High Definition DVD to come out to get perfect quality.
Undoubtedly, i definitely prefer the newer version even though the extras could have definitely been better, a director's commentary from Guy Richie would have been nice and the picture quality couldve have been better too. Also the featurette that was included in the last DVD isnt present in this one although all the extras on the new one are far better anyway. So if you can get this for under £10 and dont already own the older DVD version then go for it, however to those who already have the old version and are thinking of buying this 2 disc special edition then i personally wouldnt, seeing as an extra £7-10 isnt worth it for the 1 hour of extras provided on this new DVD.
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lock stock bluray
Great British film highly recommended and a prefect addition to
anyone's film library, only negative was the picture doesn't seem
to be as sharp as other blurays but this... Read more
anyone's film library, only negative was the picture doesn't seem
to be as sharp as other blurays but this... Read more
Published 11 days ago by skit81
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dvd
absolutely loved this film , easy to order, very good value for money, would buy more products from this service in the future really pleased
Published 2 months ago by Mrs Andrea Angel
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Good Viewing
The order arrived on time
Very pleased with the product, it seems safe and supportive
I would recommend this product
Very pleased with the product, it seems safe and supportive
I would recommend this product
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. P. Elliott
5.0 out of 5 stars
good gift
Though I was not a lover of the film itself, My freind is into all of these London gang films. Made a good present.
Published 2 months ago by Jon
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not as described.
I do not believe this is the 'Director's cut' as described and that it is in fact the run of the mill version. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jeremy Furneaux
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must-have classic
One of the best gangster films, packed with action, humour and unpredictible twists. Keeps you rivetted to the very end. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Pawel Szymanski
5.0 out of 5 stars
Video
What can I say .... It's a video, unwrap it, put it in machine, fill up wine glass and watch
Published 4 months ago by Seraphina
5.0 out of 5 stars
Class!!
What can you say about this film....In two words 'Watch It'. Great on Bluray for the sound alone as the picture is not really improved by this format over DVD due to the way it was... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Stuart
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels CD
FAB, fab, fab! CD arrived very quickley after I had placed my order and I love it, I can see where eachtune fits in with the film as I listen to it and it makes me laugh. Read more
Published 6 months ago by MRS S J ASHLEY
3.0 out of 5 stars
Blu-ray...................or rather Not
I can't fault the story or plot line, or the film in itself, it's a classic, but i wasn't at all impressed with the picture quality. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Courage1984
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