Much Better Scripted Than The Average Modern British Gangster Movies.

Rating: 8/10 (15 October 2014)

"Snatch", could possibly be the best of its kind as it is still often hailed and quoted today by many people. I can think of plenty straight to DVD releases that come out in Britain, and feel that just because you have a gun in your hand and a slightly off-putting cockney accent you'll be able to separate yourself from some pretty formulaic trash. Guy Ritchie has managed to construct something familiar like his previous work "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" (1998), as well as continue his distinctive visual style and dialogue heavy wit.
Containing two intertwined plots. One deals with the search for a stolen diamond that many want to get their hands on, whereas the other features a small-time boxing promoter who finds himself pressured by a ruthless gangster. The storyline is always eventful, and half of it always feels like it hearkens back to old comedy films. That's not really a bad thing and to be honest, it does help bring out the opportunistic greed of every character.
The final thing to mention is how well casted "Snatch" is. By far the only reason to see this movie is Alan Torn's performance as foul mouthed, pig obsessed character Brick Top. You can't help but love a bastard so rotten, yet can hand your arse to you with the most philosophical nonsense ever. Heavy hitters like Brad Pitt, Benicio Del Toro and Jason Flemyng shine, and everybody else does admirable work whether your a fan or not.
Final Verdict: When all is said and done, it has a great soundtrack and definitely remains worth seeing this ensemble cast succeed and fail their goals. 8/10.