Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels (1998)

Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels is a distinctive crime caper, splattered with violence and sharp dialogue. It's the latest contender for that coveted title `British Reservoir Dogs', but can't seem to throw the right punches. Finding the correct proportion of guns and gags is a quandary all good crim-flicks have to master; first-time director Ritchie fails to strike the proper balance. The black humour is uneasy throughout; at some points it seems forced, at others the cast act as if they are holding back for fear of breaking the mood.

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