Reference

Here are some notable British crime and thriller films from the year 2000:

1. Snatch (2000)

   • Director: Guy Ritchie
   • Synopsis: A fast-paced, multi-threaded crime story featuring boxing promoters, violent bookmakers, Russian gangsters, incompetent amateur robbers, and supposedly Jewish jewelers.

2. Gangster No. 1 (2000)

   • Director: Paul McGuigan
   • Synopsis: The brutal and ruthless ascent to power of one of England's most dangerous criminals.

These films encapsulate the gritty and complex nature of British crime cinema. If you're interested in more films from the broader 2000s era, here are additional recommendations:

3. RocknRolla (2008)

   • Director: Guy Ritchie
   • Synopsis: In London, a real-estate scam puts millions of pounds up for grabs, attracting some of the city's scrappiest tough guys and its more established underworld types, all of whom are looking to get rich quick.

4. Layer Cake (2004)

   • Director: Matthew Vaughn
   • Synopsis: A successful cocaine dealer gets two tough assignments from his boss on the eve of his planned early retirement.

5. The Bank Job (2008)

   • Director: Roger Donaldson
   • Synopsis: Martine offers Terry a lead on a foolproof bank hit on London's Baker Street. He realizes this is the chance of a lifetime, but unbeknown to them, the bank vault also contains secrets which will thrust them into a deadly web of corruption and illicit scandal.

For comprehensive lists and rankings, you can check out the following sources:

• 10 Best British Crime Movies of the 2000s, Ranked - CBR
• Top British Crime Movies on IMDb
• 15 Essential British Crime Movies - Vulture

These resources explore a range of British crime and thriller films, offering a variety of recommendations.