Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Name: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Director: Guy Ritchie
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1998-08-28
Rating: 8.1

August 28, 1998· 1h 45m

Comedy Crime

Directed by

Guy Ritchie

Cast

Vinnie Jones Jason Flemyng Dexter Fletcher Nick Moran Jason Statham Steven Mackintosh +38 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score8.1

A card shark and his unwillingly-enlisted friends need to make a lot of cash quick after losing a sketchy poker match. To do this they decide to pull a heist on a small-time gang who happen to be operating out of the flat next door.

Audience Sentiment

Overall8.1

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

3 reviews·Last updated 13d ago

Peak Moment

The antique gun revelation

9.8at 1h 42m

Lowest Moment

Overhearing the neighbors

6.8at 42m

Biggest Swing

The film rises dramatically from its confusing middle section to its brilliant finale, with the ending completely winning over initially skeptical viewers

Lock, Stock starts promisingly but struggles in the middle with too many confusing characters and storylines. However, it redeems itself spectacularly in the final act when all the complex plotting pays off in an thoroughly entertaining conclusion that makes the entire experience worthwhile.

3 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb