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Snatch! A Review by |
| When seeing the commercial for this new Guy Ritchie,
Madonna’s current husband, film...I came to the conclusion that "Snatch"
was tailor made for us fine citizens here at Gyeah.com. After seeing this movie, I'd have
to say that unlike the super bowl...my prediction was dead on. In "Snatch", a simple diamond heist goes owe so wrong. Ok...you ready? Deep Breath, here goes: Diamond thief and courier Franky Four Fingers arrives in London en route to New York to deliver a huge diamond to boss Avi . In his mission to offload smaller stones to Avi's cousin, Doug 'The Head' and other local Hatton Garden jewelers, he is tempted into placing a bet on an illegal boxing bout by Boris 'The Blade' . Little does he know that Boris has set him up - and local pawnshop owners Vinny and Sol, along with their rather plump getaway driver, Tyrone are to rob him at the bookies. Meanwhile, novice unlicensed boxing promoters Turkish and his business partner Tommy move into the 'big time' through a fight with local kingpin villain, boxing promoter and pig farm owner, Brick Top. But when the novice's fighter is knocked out by Mickey O'Neil, a wildcard Irish gypsy boxer, the boys convince him to fight in their boxer's place in Brick Top's rigged match. Unfortunately, Mickey proves to be highly unreliable and the duo find themselves in trouble as the fearless fighter refuses to "go down in the fourth" as planned. Luckily, the gypsy's prowess and technique impress Brick Top - saving all three from the fate of his pig farm. The catch is Mickey has to fight again - and has to get it right this time - since Brick Top more than happy to use brutality and bloodshed to make his point. In New York, news that Franky has been waylaid by the bookies sends Avi into a tailspin and he and his henchman hop on a plane to London. They hire local legend, 'Bullet Tooth' Tony to find Franky and the diamond. The sorry fate of the diamond courier is soon discovered and the hunt for the missing stone launches everyone into a madcap spiral which threatens to spin out of control. Whew...confused? Good, go see the movie and end the insanity that now engulfs your brain. Guy Ritchie tops double cross upon double cross with hilarious, bloody, and illegal antics. Each character is is no less important than the other, they all work together to create one huge puzzle. With great names like, "Brick Top", "Bullet Tooth", and "Four Fingers"...why wouldn't you find great characters. At times, you my find yourself lost if you can't keep up with some of the British dialogue, but you won't be that way for long. Brad Pitt is the show stealer in this one for me, though I loved to hell the scenes with Bullet Tooth. Pitt plays the inaudible Pikey to a 'T', he is loose, has the facial gestures, and mannerisms that differentiate him from what you usually see him as. Pitt is proving himself to be a great character actor. I will say that after the beginning there is a 15 to 20 minute lull period where characters are introduced and the plot is being explained. It drags a bit, but stick around after that, and you'll be in for one of the best movies of 2001. If you have a sick humor, enjoy movies with character actors, and like to try and follow along with all the madness that’s going on on screen...then why in the hell haven't you seen "Snatch" already. Go..go now!! Rating: |
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