Great movie, funny till tears

Rating: 10/10 (17 September 2003)

Snatch by Guy Ritchie is a wonderful comedy, and a marked improvement in his directing and sense of humor since Lock Stock (Though that is not saying that Lock Stock is bad - the contrary would be correct.
The characters are created with an astoundingly sharp sense of humor, wit and cleverness, and the casting is absolutely perfect. Brad Pitt as the pikey is amazing, and Alan Ford does a perfect job of Brick Top. Vinnie Jones fits snugly into Tony's shoes, and Dennis Farina, forever the Jewish/Italian ruthless dude (see Get Shorty).
The plot, it goes without saying, is woven with fine articulateness by Ritchie, and the acting is superb. Although not a movie fitting for oscar winners for the best film, the actors certainly are from the top of the class - have a look at Franky (Benicio Del Toro), Mickey (Brad Pitt), Avi (Dennis Farina), Doug (Mike Reid), and Tony (Vinnie Jones).
A great performance. top marks