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 2000
Rated: R for graphic violence, drug use, and graphic language
Genre: Art/Foreign, Thriller and Crime/Gangster
Directed By: Guy Ritchie
Running Time: 1:43
Review by: Felix Vasquez Jr.
Review Date:
DVD Features:
Featurette - 1. Making Of (25 mins)
Deleted Scenes
Storyboard Comparisons
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection
Text/Photo Galleries:
Video Photo Gallery
Filmographies
DVD-Rom Features:
Weblink
If you like this, try: Pulp Fiction, Go, Lock Stock and Two smoking barrels
SNATCH.

 


Avi: Should I call you Bullet? Tooth?
Bullet Tooth Tony: You can call me Susan if it makes you happy.

I knew from the beginning of the movie that this was going to be real good. Guy Ritchie is a really good director, who switches, and cut to each scenario flawlessly at a time. He never misses a beat in this. Though, only minor stars in England, the most powerful characters are in fact, Benicio Del Toro and Brad Pitt. "Snatch" was made on a shoestring budget, but Pitt and Del Toro played roles in the movie anyways. Good choices. Brad Pitt is excellent as the gypsy "Pikey" bare knuckle boxer dealing with the mafia. He's surprisingly great in this. The flair and onscreen presence he provides, gives this movie a lot to stand on. Benicio Del Toro is also very excellent in his role, even if he only has a screen time of fifteen minutes. To me, he is the most memorable character in this ensemble cast of American and British actors. The acting is great by all, the scenes are all very memorable, throwing a lot of great comedy and violence. "Snatch" is a must-see for any guy, or Tarantino fan.

Though the movie is great, all the plots and situations seemed too forced to the point where Ritchie tries to be Tarantino. I never sensed this was his own style, yet felt it was made by Tarantino instead. I would've liked to have seen a lot more of Del Toro's character in this movie. I felt his character didn't fly off the ground too much.

An excellent thriller for the guys with incredible and odd situations, excellent characters, and great direction.