"Unscrupulous boxing promoters, violent bookmakers, a Russian gangster, incompetent amateur robbers, and supposedly Jewish jewelers fight to track down a priceless stolen diamond." (IMDB).
This is another one of my all time favorite films; it's just busy and fun. I think the most fun thing about it is deciphering what Mickey (Brad Pitt) is saying half the time. That and all the squeaking dog antics. I think the credits (as in Run Lola Run), the way the characters are introduced are genius. I may even like the credits better than the actual film. My very, very favorite item is the Hasidic diamond heist ending with a tight shot of Franky's pistol, "WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY GUY RITCHIE." And Goddammit, I couldn't find an image of it anywhere; just trust me on this, it's pretty much the coolest thing, ever.
It almost makes you want to direct films, doesn't it, just to put your own name on a weapon after a killer opening sequence? When (if) my day ever comes, it'll be vertically down the length of a Hanzo sword. In the meantime, check this out:
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I get chills every time I see these opening credits. KICK ASS.
Another one of my favorite all time film moments is the Drinking scene in Lock Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels.
This is how you feel when you drink, and he captured it perfectly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz-5kIMOPaA
ALSO THE POKER SCENE IN LOCK STOCK! COME ON. CLASSIC GUY RITCHIE
I guess I'm going to have to see this one.
The only Guy Ritchie movie that I've ever seen was that new Sherlock Holmes movie. I thought that was awesome. And I'm speaking as a movie buff and as a Sherlock Holmes buff.
These opening titles were neat.
I have never seen this movie before, but after watching that opening scene just now, I am definitely adding it to my netflix list. AWESOME!
I put off seeing this one for a while thinking I wouldn't like it, but when I finally did, I liked it aiight. I can't say it wasn't entertaining.
That guy who plays Sol showed up as a guest star a couple of times in the Human Target tv series. I thought I knew him from somewhere.
and for the record, i wanted to bone Jason Statham years before he became popular and mainstream.
It's funny to hear a woman use the expression "bone".
i use it quite a bit, actually. it seems donald is impartial to BANG, which I also like, but bone is my fave.
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