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Snatch

(2002, Rated R, Comedy, Starring Benicio Del Toro, Brad Pitt, Vinnie Jones)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 17.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Eccentric characters, lively banter, adults only.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Racial, ethnic, and religious slurs are frequent among these gangster characters. Some comic violence.
  • Violence:

    Strong but comic violence is the movie's rason d'etre. The violence and carnage will be distasteful to many viewers.
  • Sex:

    A brief scene in a bar includes topless dancers. A deck of playing cards with photos of bare-breasted women is seen.
  • Language:

    The ensemble uses the "F" word about as much as the average teenager says "like."
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drinking and smoking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Snatch

Parents need to know that characters use frequent racial, ethnic, and religious slurs. In this criminal world, the issue of law is non-existent. Murder and theft are depicted as a way of life in an ostensibly non-criminal group (jewelers). The ensemble says "f--k" about as much as the average teenager says "like." All of the characters are gangsters and criminals, most of whom drink, smoke, swear, and brawl on a continual basis. A brief scene in a bar includes topless dancers. A deck of playing cards with photos of bare-breasted women is seen. Strong but comic violence is the movie's rason d'etre.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    Amazing Performance!

    Awesome movie! Fast Paced, Hilarious, With lots of great twists! This is by far my favorite Guy Richie film!

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Amazing Artistry WITHOUT the Blood and Gore, as Many Presume

    "Snatch" is a film directed and written by Guy Ritchie, famous for other such works as "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels," (1998) as well as "RocknRolla" (2008). It was released in the USA in January of 2001. "Snatch" is a classic tale of man vs. man vs. more men vs. Russian (vs. pigs). The main protagonist (though the story takes many branches along the way) is a man by the name of Turkish. His life has always been on the wrong side of gambles, and now he is presented with what seems a simple task: have a fighter go down in the fourth round during an illegal, underground boxing match. However, when his fighter is knocked-out cold while pursuing a new caravan for the "headquarters" (if you will), Turkish's plans become significantly more challenging. In another part of London, away from the Pikey Gypsy camp, a group of jewelers/thugs discover an 86 carat diamond, which more than a couple people seek, some of who are: Boris "The Blade" (a.k.a Boris "The Bullet Dodger"), Avi, Bullet Tooth Tony, and Franky Four Fingers (just to name a few). "Snatch" is truly a delightful film, full of wonderful artistry, character interplay, and plot development. The cinematography is beautiful, under the expertise direction of Mr. Ritchie. While the language is a bit coarse, it hardly detracts from the overall effect the movie has on an audience. Ritchie also presents violence in an interesting manner: nearly all of it is unseen, performed off-screen. Only a handful scenes contain actual blood in them; everything else is insinuated as violence, but never actually shown. A promising film, truly great for all ages that can handle the coarse language. A must see!

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it 2.0

    Dark and Dusty

    Guy just doesn't have it in him.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 5.0

    This was one of my favorite movies of all time! I personally liked it better than lock, stock and two smoking barrels. The characters are better and its way faster paced.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 4.0

    Fun for adults

    This movie would have been so much greater if they could restrain the language and violence. The story was funny, fast paced and really enjoyable. Too bad they always have to ruin it with a bit of something, in this case the "f" word.

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    meeeehhhh

    welll, i didnt really like this fiilm, it was , euh, the same movie as lock stock and two smoking barrels, only lock stock was MUCH better! dont get me wrong this is a MEDIOCRE movie , not bad , but nothing great, one of brads best acting moments. **13over

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