sooner or later, we're all eighteen with a bullet

Rating: 10/10 (10 September 2006)

Guy Ritchie made his mark on the world with the madcap "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels", about organized crime in London's underbelly. I remember that when it came out was right after Columbine, so some people got irked by the violence, but I suggest that you ignore that and luxuriate in the pure hilarity. As great as the plot - maybe better - is the soundtrack. The song "18 with a Bullet" may have also reminded people of Columbine. But anyway, this is a movie that you're sure to like. Ritchie followed it up with the equally great "Snatch.", but unfortunately followed that up with the dreadful "Swept Away" remake. But this one is a hoot.