Snatch
Snatch
Guy Ritchie, 2000
Snatch is classified under the Gangster genre. The film uses the codes and conventions of this genre which creates meaning for its audiences. As in all films the first ten minutes are the key in setting up the audiences expectations and also to inform its viewers of information needed to understand the rest of the film. By the genre one has narrative expectations due to the stereotypes of genre films, in this case it might be, gunfights, scams and money making schemes. Also certain themes will be expected as gangster genre films have reoccurring themes such as violence, theft, drugs and money. Before the film even starts audiences have their own expectations by the title and by Ritchie's own personal style. This in turn raises enigmas to what is going to happen. These enigmas are what keep audiences entertained and interested, we see this code put into play before a single scene has been seen.
The film opens with a shot of the back of a mans head and......
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