Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels (Widescreen Edition)

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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 sizable 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 colorful characters. Indicative of the social stratosphere in London, Ritchie's movie 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, humor, and suspense. --Jeremy Storey

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Streetwise charmer and cardshark Eddy (Nick Moran) walks into the biggest card game of his life carrying a stake backed by the life-savings of his three best mates, Tom (Jason Flemyng), Bacon (Jason Statham) and Soap (Dexter Fletcher). Eddy is the sharpest player on the circuit but the game is a set-up, and Eddy leaves owing the underworld boss Hatchet Harry (P.H. Moriarty) half a million. Harry gives Eddy a week to come up with the money before he starts taking fingers as collateral. Eddy s dad, JD (Sting) can cancel the debt by handing over his bar, lock, stock and barrel to his old adversary, Harry. JD refuses to give in, feeling his street-tough son can get himself out of his own messes. So, while Harry sends a couple of petty crooks to steal a pair of antique shotguns to add to his collection, Eddy and his mates plan a caper that will enable them to pay off Harry and make out like bandits! In a comedy of errors, and a helter-skelter ride through London s gangland, the guns, cash, drugs and identities become all mixed up as a full complement of London s lowlife get involved in a melee which even all their menace can t handle. Full of energy and surprising twists at every turn, it s a rollicking comedy that has it all, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.

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Customer Reviews:

An OK film, nothing more...........2007-09-06

The first time I saw this, I liked it a bit, but I wasn't overly impressed. It was British, slick, but I never felt like I had seen a masterpiece of the British gangster genre (The Long Good Friday is light years better than this. Even lighter films like The League of Gentlemen and The Lavender Hill Mob are much better than this one. So is Donald Cammell's Performance.). Watching it again recently on The Sundance Channel, it's really a vain, shallow film, with very predictable dialogue that sounds Tarantinoesque, except with Cockney accents. It's really trying to be hip, edgy, and clever, but it's really rather tiresome and ultimately boring. Most people have said it's a U.K. ripoff of Quentin, and there's some truth to that. The film has a cute title, and it's nice to see London, but aside from that, I can't really think of anything this film can offer you. If you've seen it once, that's all you need.

No Honor Among Thieves.......2007-07-24

I enjoy Guy Ritchie movies. "Snatch" is probably my favorite, but "Lock, Stock, & Two Smoking Barrels" is a blast to watch too. These dark British comedies are some of the best you will see. However, you will need a tolerance for violence. If you enjoy the "Kill Bill" movies and/or "Formula 51", you will probably enjoy this movie.

A member of a gang loses all his money and goes into debt to a crooked loan shark. His own gang is held responsible for the debt. They rob a group that robbed some pot dealers. Throw in some double barrel shotguns that get stolen that the loan shark wants and him hiring to many thugs to get him want he wants and you have lots of people dying. Great story and action. I recommend it.

One of the Best British Comedies Ever.......2007-06-25

If you've seen "Snatch" you have to watch this film (since it is the pre-sequel to "Snatch".) It is a very funny and yet full of action that you won't get bored. I am a big fan of Jason Statham so I purchased this film and I am hooked. Everyone who I recommended this film to has purchased it to add on to his/her collections. This film is idea at get-togethers.

Madcap British crime caper.......2007-04-16

Director Guy Ritchie expertly concocted an amusing crime thriller replete with crosses and double crosses among various criminal groups in London's underworld. The plot surrounds a group of 4 low level criminals played by Jason Statham, Nick Moran, Jason Flemyng and Dexter Fletcher who pool their resources to sit in at a high stakes card game with a 100,000 pound admission. Nick Moran playing Eddie is a card shark but the game run by porn king Harry "Hatchet" Lonsdale played by P.J. Moriarty is fixed. He loses the 100,000 and an aditional 500,000 which must be paid within a week or else.

The band of 4 friends contrive to recoup the stolen funds by ripping off a marijuana growing cartel that conveniently live next door. That group had already been targeted by other group of robbers and things as a result get predictably muddled.

Meanwhile The "Hatchet" has commissioned the theft of a pair of antique shotguns worth a small fortune that bizarrely wind up in the hands of Moran and his friends. The various groups begin exchanging both the money and the shotguns among them leaving behind a trail of bloodied corpses in this farcical romp.

Ritchie concludes this well contrived comedic thriller, which includes a plethora of tough looking British thugs, with a touch of irony that effectively caps this winning film.

The only film that makes me proud to say I'm British.......2007-04-01

This is the best british comedy EVER....well in my opinion ;-)

It has a pulp fiction vibe, following a group of wheelers and dealers (hustlers) who get into a sticky situation with an East End gangster.

Original plot, clever dialogue and great cinematography. I'm sure Americans will struggle with the dialogue but give it a try!

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (Locked 'N Loaded Director's Cut)

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Bloody hilarious and clever
Guy Richie At his Best
A triumph of attitude and style
Unique but Great.
A Classic

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (Locked 'N Loaded Director's Cut)
Starring: Jason Flemyng , Dexter Fletcher , Nick Moran , Jason Statham , and Steven Mackintosh
Director: Guy Ritchie
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Release Date: 2006-10-03

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Bloody hilarious and clever.......2007-07-13

Definitely one of the best movies ever seen. Gave Vinnie Jones credibility as an actor and in my opinion, made some people notice Jason Statham. Never short of action and typical Brit humour. One of the defining movies of British cinema

Guy Richie At his Best.......2007-05-30

I already own his movie "Snatch" and that brings me to tears laughing, this movie is no exception. The way way he draws you into the storyline and the characters reactions are hilarious. Absolutly love this movie.
CHEERS

A triumph of attitude and style.......2007-05-26

Looking back on "Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels," it's not hard to see why Director Guy Ritchie became one of the hottest directors around. It's a rollicking joyride of a film that delivers non-stop action, head-spinning plot twists and plenty of laughs.

The movie centers around four young punks who chip in some money so Eddy (Nick Moran), the master card player of the group, can enter a high-stakes card game with Hatchet Harry (P.H. Moriarity), a local gang boss whose specialties include gambling and porn. Unfortunately for Eddy, he's in way over his head, and ends up owing Harry a cool 500,000 pounds. His penalty if he doesn't come up with the money in a week? Having his fingers cut off one by one by Harry's mammoth enforcer, Barry the Baptist (Lenny McLean).

Eddy and his friends Soap, Tom and Bacon are understandably distraught at this turn of events. As they rack their brains to come up with a plan to scratch together the money, they overhear their neighbors discussing plans to rob a wealthy group of drug dealers. A plan is quickly hatched to ambush the theives and steal the drug money that they stole. And did I mention that a seemingly unrelated pair of antique shotguns manages to work its way into the picture?

Needless to say, when Eddy & Co. put their plan into action, glorious mayhem ensues. The cast, which includes European soccer star Vinnie Jones as Harry's collector Big Chris, is a likeable bunch all around. But the film's real star is director Ritchie, who pulls out all the stops to command our attention, from freeze frames to slo-mo to speed-up and everything in between.

Naysayers call the plot ridiculous and lament the film's lack of substance. Come to think of it, the police do seem conspicuously absent considering all the gunplay, drug dealing and theivery that's going on. And even diehard fans of "Lock" will likely admit that it's ultimately a triumph of attitude & style over substance.

In spite of its shortcomings, though, "Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels" feels blisteringly alive from start to finish, a thrilling rollercoaster of a movie that's well worth the price of admission.

Unique but Great........2007-03-29

This movie has a more advanced story line portrayed through a heavy dialog, with highly developed fun characters that drive the movie. Typical Guy Ritchie film.
Directors Cut is worth the extra money.

A Classic.......2007-03-14

I forgot how much I enjoyed this movie. Good characters, good story line and a good mix of humor and drama. If you haven't seen it - see it now.

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An OK film, nothing more....
No Honor Among Thieves
One of the Best British Comedies Ever
Madcap British crime caper
The only film that makes me proud to say I'm British

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Starring: Jason Flemyng , Dexter Fletcher , Nick Moran , Jason Statham , and Steven Mackintosh
Director: Guy Ritchie
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Release Date: 1999-08-31

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Customer Reviews:

An OK film, nothing more...........2007-09-06

No Honor Among Thieves.......2007-07-24

One of the Best British Comedies Ever.......2007-06-25

Madcap British crime caper.......2007-04-16

The only film that makes me proud to say I'm British.......2007-04-01

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One half style and one half incoherent plot.
Different
Do not miss this one.

Revolver (2005) (Region 2)

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Deleted Scenes and much more!!

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Product Description

Gambler and conman Jake Green (Jason Statham) always ran with a bad crowd and it cost him seven years of his life when he took the rap for mean Dorothy Macha (Ray Liotta) and wound up in jail. After his release, Jake becomes unbeatable at the tables using a formula for the ultimate con that he learned from two mysterious fellow prisoners. Now he is ready to take his revenge. Macha is plotting to eliminate his ruthless rival, Lord John, and has staked his credibility on a huge drug deal with the all-powerful Sam Gold. Jake visits Macha at his casino and humiliates him publicly in a game of chance. Macha fearing more of the same medicine sends his goons to "take care of" Jake. His life is saved by enigmatic Zach (Vincent Pastore) who, with his equally inscrutable partner Avi (André Benjamin), offers Jake protection. Against his better judgment, Jake accepts. He soon finds himself playing the very last game he wants to be playing, and there is danger at every turn. But the biggest danger of all comes from a totally unexpected source.

Customer Reviews:

One half style and one half incoherent plot........2007-09-16

This movie starts off well enough. We get some quotes about strategy and psychological tactics, we're introduced to some colorful characters, and we get what seems to be a plot about revenge through the use of the main character's con skills. One-third of the way later and we're looking at a con within a con. We know the character is being conned but we don't know how. Still, up to this point the movie is somewhat of a cliche but entertaining. The problem is the rest of the movie. The last one-third is so incoherent and incomprehensible that the best way to describe it is schizophrenic. And in fact you will start to think the characters in the movie have schizophrenia because in fact, through the use of those ever annoying voiceovers the characters will talk to themselves as if they had multiple personalities. They will argue with themselves in completely nonsensical ways about completely nonsensical matters. They won't even understand what they're babbling to themselves about, much less you the viewer. Apparently, this is supposed to reveal to the viewer something about the world/psyche of a con man. The only thing is revealed to me is that Guy Ritchie consistently makes poor movies.

Different.......2007-05-23

If you're looking for another classic Guy Ritchie movie packed with laughs and crazy deaths than you're probably going to be dissapointed by this film. It's a more mature move by Ritchie and goes in a completely different direction than any movie I've ever seen. It was however, still a flop in the U.K. largely, I think, due to the confusion created at the end. Also Ray Liota doesn't seem to really be acting until about 15 minutes into the movie. Granted he performs marvelously after that, it just takes some getting used to and is a bit annoying when watching. You should deffinitely watch this movie, but try to keep an open mind, and pay close attention. I own it and love it, but I have to put it in my PS2 to watch it

Do not miss this one........2007-04-30

Excellent. Ray Liotta at it's best, and Statham in one of the most profound characters he's ever played. I did enjoy this movie. Recommended.

Smokin' Aces/Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

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Smokin' Aces/Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
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Smokin' Aces/Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
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Release Date: 2007-07-10

Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels [Region 2]

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Lock Stock the F******* lot
GREAT SOUNDTRACK!!! UK version
'nuff said
TWO versions of the soundtrack, read below:
Rock and roll roller coaster soundtrack

Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels [Region 2]
Starring: Jason Flemyng , Dexter Fletcher , Nick Moran , Jason Statham , and Steven Mackintosh
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Release Date: 2006-01-31

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Lock Stock the F******* lot.......2005-04-08

This is one of the best soundtracks avalable

1. Hundred Mile City-The first song herd in the movie, I like the way it plays in the movie and on the soundtrack 9/10

2. "It's A Deal, It's A Steal-Interlude(Pretty funny tho)N/A

3. The Boss - James Brown-Usally can't have a 70's soundtrack without James Brown, ad this song does good in the movie, and brings back good ol' memories 9/10

4. Skanga - Truly, Madly Deeply-Skanga does a real good job on making a liad back song that's good for the ears and movie 10/10

5. Hortf**kinculturalist - Winston-Interlude(This is pretty funy too N/A

6. Police And Theives - Junior Murvin-I didn't really like this song, it was ok in the movie, but not outside the movie 5/10

7. 18 With A Bullet - Lewis Taylor & Carleen Anderson-Pretty soulful remix to the track used in this movie, but not as good as the original 8/10

8. Spooky - Dusty Springfield-A remake to a song I've herd my parents listen to a million times. This doesn't make me really forget the original, but good in the movie 7/10

9. The Game -Nice instrumental, sounds like something a mafia movie would use, but it still fits nicely in the movie and the soundtrack 10/10
10. "Muppets - Harry, Barry, & Gary-Interlude(It was ok)N/A
11. Man Machine - Robbie Williams-The exclusive new song on this soundtrack. I learned the hookline, now I gotta learn the rest of it. Pretty nice song 9/10

12. Walk This Land - E Z Roller-A cool smooth flowing track that gets me daydreaming. It fits excellent in the seene it's playd in. 10/10

13. Blaspheming Barry - Barry-Interlude(I liked this one alot, it's short but petty hysterical) N/A

14. I Wanna Be Your Dog - The Stooges-Fit excellent in the movie, but I'm having a hard time getting into it otherwise 7/10

15. It's Kosher - Tom & Nick-Interlude(The longest talking one) N/A

16. Liar Liar - Castaways-Man childhood memories. My parents loved the oldies station, and this was the first time I herd it in years. Good song, and fir well in the movie 10/10

17. I've Been Shot - Plank & Dog-Interlude(It's not Plank it's John, just thought I should point that out) N/A

18. Why Did You Do It - Stretch-Good ol' funk eh. I love this song, and it fit perfectly in the part it was listenable in 10/10

19. Guns 4 Showknives For Pro - Ed & Soap-Interlude(It was allright) N/A

20. Oh Girl - Evil Superstars- This song was ok, and it came in at the right time for the movie 8/10

21. If The Milk Turns Sour - John Murphy & David-Interlude(Rory was one of the backbones in this movie, and this is one of his funny quotes) N/A

22. Zorba The Greek - John Murphy & David Hughes-I acually like this song. It's got a uptempo beat, to get a little adreanaline rushing, and it went perfectly in the movie 10/10

23. I'll Kill Ya - John Murphy & David Hughes-Interlude(Rory's unforgetable speech is spoken in this interlude. Original and funny) N/A

24. The Payback - James Brown-I loved this song ever since, well, a long time. And to hear it in this movie was pretty cool. 10/10

25. Fools Gold - The Stone Roses-Excellent song for a cruse. It fit well for the movie, and it fits well for anytime you wan't to listen to music 10/10

26. It's Been Emotional - Big Chris-Interlude(Not the closing words, but nice enough) N/A

27. 18 With A Bullet - Pete Wingfield-This is one of the best songs for an ending theme. If a song like this can make me sit throgh the castlines, then it has to be good 10/10

Man why did te US get shafted. I bought the US version first, and wondered where a lot of the songs I herd on the movie were. When I found out the UK version had more, boy I was pissed. Anyway, if you're a fan of this movie, or soundtracks of films like Pulp Fiction, or any other Tarantino film, you should definintly pick this up.

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GREAT SOUNDTRACK!!! UK version.......2002-07-10

I nearly bought the US version until I stumbled upon this one, compared and realised that so much was left off the US one. If you like this one, you will like the Snatch Soundtrack. I did get the US one on that. But the only difference are the dialouge tracks, which I was able to live without, considering I own Snatch VHS and have it memorized. in fact i have L S & 2S B memorized too, but it is ten times funnier.

'nuff said.......2002-06-13

If you're checking out this soundtrack, chances are you've either seen Lock Stock or Snatch and know about what great soundtracks they have. So do yourself a favor and buy this now!

TWO versions of the soundtrack, read below:.......2001-12-15

Guy Ritchie is not only an amazing director, but he's attached the most unusual and awesome mix of music to this classic-to-be movie. This CD is for anyone who enjoys something away from the normal. BE WARNED!! There are two versions! I myself accidentally bought the American version, HUGE MISTAKE!!!! It lacked many delicious songs that were vital for maximum enjoyment. Please do NOT make the same mistake I did, buy the Imported version, do your research, you'll see. ENJOY!!

Rock and roll roller coaster soundtrack.......1999-05-07

First, go see the movie. Then by magnetic force you will be compelled to buy the CD in order to once again experience the rock and roll rollercoaster ride of the movie. An ecletic mix of rock, James Brown blues, and brit pop - along with a nice dose of classic soundbite snipits from the movie (a la Pulp Fiction). When I first got this soundtrack I was reading the playlist and thought "who are all these artists?" Now I will go out of my way to find their albums. The whole CD is great driving music - don't skip any songs!

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Revolver (2005) (Region 2 and 5 Import)
Director: Guy Ritchie
Manufacturer: EuropaCorp
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Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels [Region 2]

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Lock Stock the F******* lot
GREAT SOUNDTRACK!!! UK version
'nuff said
TWO versions of the soundtrack, read below:
Rock and roll roller coaster soundtrack

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels [Region 2]
Starring: Jason Flemyng , Dexter Fletcher , Nick Moran , Jason Statham , and Steven Mackintosh
Director: Guy Ritchie
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Customer Reviews:

Lock Stock the F******* lot.......2005-04-08

GREAT SOUNDTRACK!!! UK version.......2002-07-10

'nuff said.......2002-06-13

If you're checking out this soundtrack, chances are you've either seen Lock Stock or Snatch and know about what great soundtracks they have. So do yourself a favor and buy this now!

TWO versions of the soundtrack, read below:.......2001-12-15

Rock and roll roller coaster soundtrack.......1999-05-07

Charlie Rose with James Tierney; Brian Green; Guy Ritchie (February 16, 1999)

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Charlie Rose with James Tierney; Brian Green; Guy Ritchie (February 16, 1999)

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Attorney James Tierney discusses the tobacco settlement, U.S. policy toward Big Tobacco, the danger of letting lawsuits set precedents instead of elected officials, and the future of the cigarette business. Then, physicist Brian Green discusses his book, The Elegant Universe: Super Strings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory, physics, theoretical physics, string theory, and Stephen Hawking. Finally, Guy Ritchie talks about his new film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, the challenges of getting a movie produced, and his process as a filmmaker.

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