Schlock, Rock and Two Boring Hours

Rating: Null/10 (23 September 1999)

"Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrells" is just out on video, and what with the glowing reviews and comparisons to a personal favorite "Pulp Fiction," I was really looking forward to this British film a lot. Boy, was I disappointed! This movie has a needlessly complex plot dealing with mobsters, poker losses, pot growers and a bloody hiest. I had a hard time following the plot, mostly because this move is way too talky. Yes, I know, Tarantino also writes talky movies, but at least I find his dialoge entertaining. If this film's talk is as smart and witty as Quentin's, I certainly didn't get it. Then again, the dialogue is laced with British slang sure to baffle American audiences and the accents are at times a bit hard to understand. Good rock soundtrack. I challenge you to stay awake and interested in this over-rated bore.