poor mans lock stock

Rating: 6/10 (1 February 2007)

Don't get me wrong, this film is not the worst I've ever seen. It is fast paced and nicely shot, but they are about the only real positives I can draw. The current rating of 7.8 out of 10 is as ridiculous as the storyline.
The plot, in my opinion, is too far-fetched and does not really build suspense or keep you guessing. I think a lot of people have voted highly for this film because the story is all unravelled at the very end, and because it surprises you a bit, you think 'ooh, that was clever', but it really isn't. A good film will give you a few clues along the way to keep you thinking, but this didn't provide a single snippet.
Another major flaw, in my opinion, is that none of the characters are convincing (or intimidating) gangsters, and 2 rival gangs in opposing buildings. No. Great gangster films are based on characters that you can imagine existing and running a racket. Once you have got the characters in place, you can run away a bit with the story - a bit like 'Snatch', 'Lock Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels' or even 'Pulp Fiction'.