Snatch. (2000, UK)

I watched this movie because Brad Pitt is in it. I had absolutely no idea what it was about before I watched it, and I was a bit shocked. Essentially, it's one big heist film. There's a diamond, and there are a bunch of different people who want it. Insert varying amounts of comedy and drama, much intrigue and plotting, and general randomness.

I kind of liked it. It was quite complex and well-planned. On the other hand, the violence was just a bit too much for me, as is often the case. However, if you like violent flicks about crime with more than a touch of comedy, this is definitely a good one to see. I can recognize that it is great for what it is.

Rating: 2.5

London (2005, U.S.)

This film had a good concept. A guy and girl with an on-again/off-again dysfunctional relationship are very off-again, but they show up at the same party. Through flashbacks and dialogue, the viewer learns of their past together.

Here's the thing. The execution was terrible. The acting was horrible. The characters were self-interested, shallow wastes of space. The flashbacks were good in theory, but too disjointed in practice. (Of course, that could have been the bad acting.)

That's all I've got. It was just kind of stupid.

Rating: 2.0