Pelis and Popcorn: 'Snatch'

By Michael Lopez

It's Friday again, which means it's time for another installment of Pelis and Popcorn. We know, the past few movies were a bit more female-centric, but this weekend we're airing a flick just for the fellas. Get ready for Snatch! You remember this one, right? Brad Pitt, the Transporter guy, and some shrewd directing by Madonna's ex-hubby!

Released way back in 2000, Snatch is a true cult classic…that actually became a bona fide hit! The writer/director, Guy Ritchie, was fresh off his indie smash Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and now had the budget (and the big studio backing) to hire his "dream cast."

So who did he pick to headline this in-your-face crime caper? None other than Brad Pitt (who was riding high with his Fight Club success). But rather than take advantage of Brad’s pretty-boy good looks, Ritchie gave him an unrecognizable Irish accent and made him a crooked grungy boxer.

Benicio del Toro fans got a lot of great quotes out of Snatch too, with his memorable role as Frankie "Four Fingers." Throw in rough and tumble Jason Statham, the always funny Dennis Farina, and foul-mouthed scene stealer Alan Ford as Brick Top and you've got yourself one entertaining movie!

But outside of the colorful characters, what makes Snatch stand out is its highly original plot. Focusing on a missing diamond and the seedy underbelly of London, this movie's got gangster elements, kickass boxing scenes, intricate heist sequences (pre-Ocean’s 11), and a cinematic style that's undeniably Ritchie.

We all know that Guy has gone on to more high-profile projects. One being marrying (and later divorcing) Madonna and the other being those Sherlock Holmes movies. But if you want to see his unique film-making talents in their prime, don't miss Snatch. It's "guys" entertainment at its bloody finest, mate!

Catch Snatch this Saturday at 11pm on Tr3s!

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