Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels

If you're someone who enjoys a complex plot, "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels" is the film for you. The success of this movie mainly lies in the story and the cinematography. While the acting is terrific, it doesn't compare to the intricate editing and creative camera techniques. Writer and director Guy Ritchie does an outstanding job in interlocking all the different plots that arise throughout the movie in the end.

"Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels" is a story about four middle class men in London who gather their money so that one of them can join a card game to win more money. However, things don't go as planned. Rather than winning any money, the four end up owing a half-million pounds. Now they have one week to come up with the cash before it goes even more awry.

This film stars Jason Flemyng as Tom, Dexter Fletcher as Soap, Nick Moran as Eddie, Jason Statham as Bacon, and Steven Mackintosh as Winston. Also featured throughout the film are Nicholas Rowe, Nick Marcq, Charles Forbes, Vinnie Jones, Lenny McLean, and Peter McNicholl.

While the acting is superb, it is a bit difficult to make out the accents from time to time. However, Ritchie's screenplay is also full of hilarious one-liners that will have you laughing from beginning to end.

The camera shots in this film are also impressive. From the acting, to the direction, to the story itself, this film is a well-rounded, well-crafted and well-made piece of entertainment.