Review of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) by Jake Y — 09 Feb 2013

A highly entertaining British gangster film, outrageous and funny with a very "Tarantino feel to it".

This review of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) was written by Jake Y on 09 Feb 2013.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels has generally received very positive reviews.

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