A diamond from Guy Ritchie

Rating: 8/10 (24 March 2001)

I've read some negative reviews of "Snatch" by some famous movie critics. Don't listen to them at all. The reason they don't like the movie is simple: they're too old for it, and they missed the point. They're used to the old, orthodox way of storytelling and this is too radical for them. I can't help but remember an anecdote about Beethoven, who upon hearing someone complain about his music being too "strong" replied: "but this isn't for you, this is for future generations". Same thing here, this movie is too good and too thrilling for obtuse minds. To dismiss the most common complaints, It's not "disorganized", it doesn't "need a script doctor", and it certainly doesn't "have too many characters and locations" (unless we're talking about people with really short attention spans). Few directors would be able to manage such a large cast, and so many threads with the class and skill of Ritchie. Probably you'll have to see it 2 or 3 times to understand all the twists and turns in the story, but you'll appreciate the editing and technique from the first time you see it.
If you liked "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels", you'll love this one. But if you don't like movies that are intelligent as well as energetic, entertaining and gripping, go see what the critics recommend.