Snatch
Snatch

Movie spotlight

Snatch

2000
Movie
103 min
English

Unscrupulous boxing promoters, violent bookies, a Russian gangster, incompetent amateur robbers, and supposedly Jewish jewellers fight to track down a priceless stolen diamond.

Insights

IMDb8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users86%
Director: Guy RitchieGenres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A chaotic diamond heist in London brings together an unlikely group of criminals, including a slippery boxer, an opportunistic promoter, and a ruthless gangster known as 'The Turkish'. As everyone scrambles to find a stolen eight-ball diamond, double-crosses, misunderstandings, and sheer bad luck ensue. The film follows multiple intersecting storylines, each leading to a comically violent and unpredictable climax.

Critical Reception

Snatch was a critical and commercial success, praised for its stylized direction, witty dialogue, and ensemble cast. Critics lauded Guy Ritchie's unique brand of fast-paced, interwoven storytelling and its dark humor. Audiences also embraced the film for its energetic pacing and memorable characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its kinetic energy and witty, rapid-fire dialogue.

  • Lauded for its stylish direction and memorable, quirky characters.

  • Noted for its complex, non-linear plot that rewards attention.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciate the film's unique blend of dark humor and thrilling crime narrative. Many highlight the strong performances and Ritchie's distinctive directorial style as key strengths. Some viewers found the plot occasionally convoluted but generally enjoyed the ride.

Fun Fact

Brad Pitt's character, Mickey O'Neil, speaks with a thick Irish-Traveller accent. To prepare for the role, Pitt listened to recordings of the accent and worked with a dialect coach, even staying with Traveller families for a period.

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skibididid1

skibididid1

Peak cinema. I absolutely love this movie, this is a fast-paced, filled with jokes and charismatic characters rollercoaster that's definetely worth watching

John Chard

John Chard

In the quiet words of the Virgin Mary... come again? Snatch seems to be one of those spunky British gangster films that critics are divided on, yet it's loved by the target audience. Guy Ritchie has done a Sam Raimi, he has remade the fi...