Brad Pitt and that's pretty much it

Rating: Null/10 (7 February 2001)

Sorry folks, namely those of you who were expecting something as refreshing as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. This movie was kinda weak and I'll try to explain why. Director Guy Ritchie mined the same resources he did for L,S & 2SB but does it lazily. Yeah, the movie's funny and has some good scenes but it just doesn't come together the way his previous film did. Vinnie Jones and Dennis Farina turn in standout performances but it's Brad Pitt who takes this one. Every scene that he's in makes you pay a little more attention because he's simply hilarious. This is definitely one of his most memorable roles and Fight Club fans will appreciate the similarities between his character here and his portrayal of wacko Tyler Durden. I'm hoping that Ritchie's next film won't be as much of a letdown as I'm not expecting to rush out and get the DVD for this like I did when L,S & 2SB's was released. **1/2 out of *****