Snatch

Snatch

Plot

In the dark alleys and backstreets of London, a bevy of unsavory characters converge to stake their claim on the elusive prize: a priceless stolen diamond. Guy Ritchie's iconic crime-comedy, Snatch, pulls back the curtain on a sordid world of deceit, violence, and betrayal. At the center of the maelstrom is Turkish, a boxing promoter (Jason Statham) whose shady dealings land him in the company of the notorious gangster, Boris Yurin (Karel Roden) and the garrulous, street-smart bookmaker, Billy Crystal (Benicio del Toro). Yurin employs Turkish to set up an illicit boxing match between Mickey O'Neil (Brad Pitt), a cocky American boxer, and a heavy-hitting giant of a man. Meanwhile, Derek Thompson (Vinnie Jones) and his unsuspecting accomplice, Brian (Adam Croasdell), hatch a hare-brained scheme to steal the stolen Goods, namely a suitcase with the priceless Jacob diamond inside. The "Jewel" has a history as enigmatic as the men who covet it; passed through hands of desperate men, it's accumulated a legend rivaling the golden idol of Pundi-Hunda. Derek, nicknamed "The Bullet From Bolan" during his tumultuous stint in the British Special Forces, reunites with Brian in the pursuit of his lifelong dream: buying his dear cousin a beautiful home with the said stolen goods. This simpleminded plan backfires; encountering many who's attempts to get richer end up destroying them will hopefully tell you a greater importance on getting out when wise considering it a poor option. The lads face an unwelcome wave of danger ranging from Russian gangsters to their own uncooperative family, after both meet their demise at Yurin's request for a cut of the profits from the fight. As darkness gathers and the net tightens, Franky Four Fingers (Benicio del Toro), a sleuth-like thief, finds himself at the crosshairs. Accusations abound regarding four diamond rings stolen from four jewelry stores. There are Four that run the entire Jewellery section who are now in deep trouble since nothing ever matters today. These rings from famous London jewelers are bought by many gangsters now the first four thieves are murdered and the business tries to solve this massive crime. Franky realizes both see the significance of a Jacob diamond along he believes stealing it serves no purpose so then claims he lost the diamond and sells a diamond of less value for it which confuses the masses and makes many look ill for his part in the heist. Turkish sees an opportunity to not only fleece Yurin, but also to buy back his family's debt-ridden launderette. As his fortunes soar, he faces down Yurin in a raw, no-holds-barred confrontation. Mickey O'Neil, meanwhile, unravels the tangled web of intrigue, intent on setting the record straight and settling scores. Franky finds himself with lots of opportunity for wealth regardless considering those desperate acts he performs are eventually followed by success which he has experienced but at what cost he never actually knows until you get a feeling who the top-dog is like when a boxing match starts and the one remaining alive is king.

Reviews

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Bonnie

Guy Ritchie's films are all brilliant, and this one's a major production with the original cast. A hilarious little piece starring countless gangsters and petty thugs, it's overflowing with wit and even surpasses Ritchie's debut hit, *Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels*.

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6/20/2025, 6:25:22 PM
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Bentley

This film is where my love for British black humor gangster flicks began. And let me tell you, Brad Pitt's Gypsy accent absolutely had me in stitches!

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6/17/2025, 4:09:33 PM
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Greyson

How many times in your life will you witness a cinematic masterpiece like this?

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6/16/2025, 12:11:09 PM
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Joanna

Good, but still not quite up to par with *Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels*.

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6/12/2025, 1:10:38 PM