COLUMBIA TRISTAR has remastered "SNATCH" as part of their "SUPERBIT" collection.  Director Guy Ritchie created a well deserved sensation in the film world with his debut film, "Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels", and "SNATCH" is a terrific follow-up.

To begin with, Ritchie's nearly dizzying style of camera movement, fits the subject matter even more so here.  The opening sequence allows the viewer to know the story will be complicated.  An elaborate diamond heist, with thugs posing as Hasidic jews, is brilliant, and one of many powerful and unpredictable sequences to follow.  We're introduced to many unique characters, and all of them are worth remembering. Benicio Del Toro is great, but he's not in it nearly enough. We can't say why, without giving away too much however.  Brad Pitt is also incredible here as a boxer, and his use of the english language is a running joke that adds to the film's overall unique style.

While Pitt and many of the characters and scenes are hilarious, there's a real dark element to the film as well, and it only adds to the film's power.

COLUMBIA TRISTAR has presented the film's 1.85:1 aspect ratio with 16:9 enhancement. The previous dvd release was excellent, with great detail and contrast.  However, this "SUPERBIT" is even better!  It still has a gritty look in a few scenes, but they're intentionally so, and the colors are slightly more pronounced.  The biggest difference lies in the definition. While we were pleased with the previous version, the "SUPERBIT" release offers far greater sharpness.  There's more detail in every scene.  We can see the lines and ridges of some character's faces, due to the increased sharpness! Colors, while still intentionally subdued, are brighter here as well.

The "SUPERBIT" standard, includes a "DTS" 5.1 mix as well as the original Dolby Digital 5.1 mix.  The Dolby Digital 5.1 mix on both versions, of course, is terrific. Subdued in spots, but quite lively and effective in key sequences, it's well balanced and engaging.  The "DTS" version offered here, is outstanding.  There is much more definition throughout the entire film, and key sequences are greatly enhanced with "DTS" clarity. The bass more prominent here as well. It's a great improvement over an already great dvd release.  "Snatch" comes carrying a wonderful Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack. Although it's not highly or consistently agressive, during the film's most intense sequences, surround effects fly out excitingly. Surrounds are also nicely used for some occasional ambient sounds. The score is also peerfectly paired with the scenes in the movie. From the Specials' terrific "Ghost Town" to some techno tracks to even the director's wife's early "Lucky Star". Although some of the music comes from the front, the music also is often offered by the surrounds. It really helps energize the already intense picture.

While this "SUPERBIT" release leaves off the terrific audio commentary with Ritchie and Matthew Vaughn, offered on the previous dvd release, it includes the rest of the extras on a 2nd disc.

"MAKING SNATCH", actor Jason Statham interviews Ritchie over a game of chess in this documentary.  There's also a lot of behind-the-scenes footage, and interviews.

There is also a "Deleted Scenes" sequence.  Six deleted scenes are offered here, with the option of audio commentary.

"A Storyboard Comparison" allows one to view storyboards versus the completed scene for three key sequences.

"A Video Photo Gallery" offers a variety of still photos.

There's still more!  Trailers for both the US and UK versions of the film, as well as for "GO", "DOGMA", "THE PROFESSIONAL", and more, are offered!