A growing genre of film these days is known as 'guy noire'. Essentially, it combines all the things that would appeal to the top demographic of moviegoers: males aged 18-35. These are element such as quick, witty, expletive-filled dialogue. Ridiculously eccentric characters. Fast and stylish editing, music, visuals, etc. Guns, explosions, action, hot women...you get the idea. It's a genre that has been bred from directors such as Quentin Tarintino, Michael Bay, and....
Guy Ritchie has cooled in recent years. Once he was white-hot. When he made Snatch, Ritchie was at his peak and essentially provided a blueprint (which has never been replicated) for an entire new genre. Snatch is one of those movies that is a pure joy to watch. The dialogue is brilliant, made better by the English dialect. The storyline is just crazy enough that it makes you go, "Nooo waaay....well...?" It's got nutty characters, who are either too smart for their own good or dumb or just tricking everyone. The editing works so well it looks easy. Overall, the package is extremely entertaining and, in my opinion, will likely never be done again.
Snatch is fun and furious. It's smart and dumb at the same time. It's the kind of movie that makes you want to keep watching.
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