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Post by Kazuya_UK on Mar 22, 2005 18:02:41 GMT -5
I just got this on DVD (saw it the cinema ages ago and loved it). Anyone else seen this film? If not, and you are a fan of stuff like Lock Stock/Snatch, then I can't recommend it enough! It's a similar type of film, only slightly more mature/serious... absolutely essential though imho.
I'm interested in reading the book now... it's supposed to be really good.
Kaz
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Post by Crag on Mar 22, 2005 18:37:13 GMT -5
i can remember bits of it from when i watched it a while back .... but then again my memory sucks!!!
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Post by Kazuya_UK on Mar 22, 2005 19:06:56 GMT -5
I'd say that I have seen it one and a half times... once at the cinema, then half when I watched it with you and Ant, but I think we were all too pissed for you two to remember it properly  And oh yeah... Sienna Miller is in it... and she is lovely ;D  Kaz |
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Post by son_jason on Mar 23, 2005 10:44:01 GMT -5
I saw this film way before the dvd  and yes it's a good film. Adds a new approach to the lock stock style of film making. |
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Post by Kazuya_UK on Mar 23, 2005 11:20:31 GMT -5
Definitely. I had advance tickets to see this at the cinema and at the time didn't even have a clue of what the film was about, but I was so glad that I bothered going. Definitely one of the best Brit films of last year... probably second only to Shaun of the Dead  Kaz |
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Post by RoninBuddha on Mar 23, 2005 11:40:03 GMT -5
what exactly is "lock stock style" of film?? *btw, the pic got my attention Kaz, im now curious... gonna look for the DVD now..  |
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Post by son_jason on Mar 23, 2005 15:59:35 GMT -5
The film "lock stock and 2 smoking barrels" was such a success that it almost redefined the gangster film genre in the way it was done as in recording and film effects, (usually British ), especially the camerawork and general style in how it was done. It was unlike any other gangster film and when a winning formula appears it gets used by other producers. Layer cake is another one of the more succesful films of this type and I can only hope this genre doesn't get exploited and turn for the worse. Then again, these are just MY words |
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Post by Kazuya_UK on Mar 23, 2005 17:02:56 GMT -5
There's other similar films made in the UK that came out since Lock Stock, but none as good (hell I can't even remember most of the names ). Layer Cake is actually directed by the producer of Lock Stock/Snatch btw, and I did hear that Guy Ritchie was originally going to do it but he pulled out due to other commitments. buddha: you havent seen snatch or lock stock? It's well worth it, but I must admit that those films are mainly enjoyed by English people... other audiences worldwide might not get them... a bit like how some westerners have a hard time understanding eastern films like Shaolin Soccer, Kung Fu Hustle, or indeed any foreign films etc etc.  Give em a try anyway! Kaz |
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Post by tsimnami9999 on Mar 23, 2005 17:58:53 GMT -5
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Post by Kazuya_UK on Mar 23, 2005 18:11:25 GMT -5
but just remember as long as you dont take the piss people will always come back to you for more .ive just seen dvd ,the start in the car and she sells sanctuary playing, mindblowing oh and dragan and jamie foreman and ....and  Yeah I love the beginning too... the narration is great (and kinda true), and then as you say when it kicks in with the song it's just plain cool ;D Had forgotten how much I liked that song actually... Kaz |
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Post by Harv on Mar 23, 2005 19:22:20 GMT -5
Another good good UK gangsta flick is.....in my opinion......'Love,Honour and Obey'...what do you guys think?? All the characters names in the film are the names of the actors playing them, which I thought was a good touch!! Have only heard good stuff about 'Layer Cake' and think I will be seeing it soon .... |
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Post by Kazuya_UK on Mar 24, 2005 9:48:31 GMT -5
Hmm not heard of that one mate... will have to look out for it. When was it released?
Kaz
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Post by Harv on Mar 24, 2005 10:57:57 GMT -5
Hmm not heard of that one mate... will have to look out for it. When was it released? Kaz |
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Post by Harv on Mar 24, 2005 11:04:08 GMT -5
Hmm not heard of that one mate... will have to look out for it. When was it released? Kaz It came out in 99', loads of famous people in it, Jude Law, Sadie frost, Ray Winstone and Sean Pertwe to name but a few...it really is worth checking out, so pretty please with sugar on top, rent it!! I wanna see that Wierd Al movie that you mentioned in another thread, he's one funny fucker!! |
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Post by RoninBuddha on Mar 24, 2005 12:47:48 GMT -5
well, i have seen Snatch, and i did like it,... maybe, i have seen some lock stock DVD's around here, maybe i'll grab it and regarding the movies from diff countries, i actually apprecite foriegn films, whether be it French, British, Jpn, Kor, etc... even with the "cultural" ignorance, i tend to somehow understand and appreciate them |
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