Critics initially divided on whether Snatch was a genuine evolution or a retread of Lock, Stock. Roger Ebert gave it three stars, calling it 'clever and entertaining' but noting the 'plot is so convoluted it's essentially beside the point.' Peter Bradshaw in The Guardian praised its 'sheer cinematic brio.' Over time, the film's reputation has solidified — it holds a 74% Tomatometer and 93% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes. The consensus: style overwhelms substance, but the style is the substance. Ritchie's dialogue crackles with a musicality that rewards repeat viewings. Pitt's performance, initially polarizing for its near-incomprehensible accent, is now widely celebrated as a comic masterclass.