Trying to explain Guy Ritchie’s career is a fascinating task. The English filmmaker rose to prominence in the late 90s and early 2000s with crime capers, including “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” and “Snatch.” After a series of misfires — notably “Swept Away” starring his then-wife Madonna — Ritchie transitioned to big-budget films, anchored by two “Sherlock Holmes” films. It’s almost inconceivable that the filmmaker behind “Snatch,” a gritty gangster comedy, also directed “Aladdin,” a fantasy blockbuster backed by Disney.
Ritchie has proven his trademark style works in many genres, from B-movies to studio films. Quick-witted dialogue, unrestrained characters, and high-energy action are engrained in Ritchie’s filmography. Not everything works, but every Ritchie movie is unapologetically him, backed by his distinct, in-your-face filmmaking style.
