Best Robbery/Heist Movies

Directed by Brad Mirman
Starred Gérard Depardieu, Harvey Keitel, Johnny Hallyday, Renaud, Said Taghmaoui, Stéphane Freiss, Albert Dray, Shawn Lawrence, Joanne Kelly, Richard Bohringer, Abe Vigoda, ...
2003, United Kingdom, Canada, English, French, 105 minutes.

A comedy heist with French sauce. This caper movie brings big names together like Gérard Depardieu and Harvey Keitel as well as big musical names like Johnny Hallyday and Renaud. It is about a group of dumb thieves trying to pull some robberies on the order of their employer, but the things get increasingly complicated and funny once they are given a new job at overseas, in America.

I can't give more information than this to avoid spoilers, but especially if you like comedies, you might really enjoy it. You can take it as a satire to heist movies genre, as well. As a person who is more distant to comedies than other genres, I enjoyed it while it lasted.

The movie won Audience Award in Commonwealth Film Festival.

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If you look for;

A comedy heist movie with French sauce
A heist movie with big names

then this is your movie.

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If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:

(available in the blog)

The Art of the Steal (2013)
The Ladykillers (1955)

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
Flypaper (2011)
The Ladykillers (2004)

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Degree: Caper Movie

Sub-Category: Burglary, Safe Robbery, Art Theft

Excellence of Robbery Plan: 1/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 1/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 2/5

Actors' Performances: 3/5

Excitement Level: 2/5

Surprise Level: 3/5

Humor Level: 4/5

Originality of the Story in General: 2/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 2/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 2/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.

Shallow Grave (1994)

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Directed by Danny Boyle
Starred Kerry Fox, Christopher Eccleston, Ewan McGregor, Ken Stott, Keith Allen, Colin McCredie, Peter Mullan, ...
1994, United Kingdom, English, 89 minutes.

What about a thriller heist? How well do you think you know your friends? What would you do if you found a suitcase with tones of cash? How far one can go when the stakes are high?

Shallow Grave is a cult movie from British movie-maker Danny Boyle explores in a very dark comedy-ish style. It was a small hit when it came out in movie theaters, is still considered as a cult movie today. Ewan McGregor became internationally acclaimed with this movie, and if we said Christopher Eccleston also owes his fame to this movie, it wouldn't too wrong.

Shallow Grave is for heist fans looking for an alternative heist movie since it doesn't focuses on 'the stealing act' at all, or for those wants to try the blend of a thriller and heist movie with a subtle sauce of dark comedy. And it is the first thriller-heist movie of this blog. Otherwise, you might be disappointed if you look for a typical heist movie.

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If you look for;

A thriller heist movie
A low-budget cult movie
A heist focuses on post-heist events
A heist movie featuring the characters who are after the loot

then this is your movie.

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If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:

(available in the blog)

7 cajas / 7 Boxes (2012)
Ronin (1998)
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
Armored (2009)

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Degree: Alternative Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Cash Robbery, Burglary

Excellence of Robbery Plan: 0/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 0/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 0/5

Actors' Performances: 4/5

Excitement Level: 3/5

Surprise Level: 3/5

Humor Level: 2/5

Originality of the Story in General: 3/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 2/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 3/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.

Now You See Me 2 (2016)

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Directed by Jon M. Chu
Starred Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Daniel Radcliffe, Lizzy Caplan, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, ...
2016, France & United States, English. Mandarin, Cantonese, 129 minutes.

The second part of Now You See Me. The first movie was pretty popular and entertaining, so it wasn`t a surprise to see a second part was filmed. Although - to me - it isn`t as good and entertaining as the first movie, it is still a good one. Combination of heist, magic, and great but great cast gives a good result. The cast is so good that we have a double Oscar winner (Michael Caine), one Oscar winner (Morgan Freeman), 3 Oscar nominees (Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo and Woody Harrelson), one Oscar nominee`s borther (Dave Franco), as well as a Primetime Emmy nominee Lizzy Caplan (Masters of Sex) and one Saturn award nominee Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter movies).

If you liked the first movie, you have to see this one as well.

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If you look for;

A team work heist
A heist by a group of magician
Fast paced heist movie
A heist movie with an ensemble cast

then this is your movie.

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If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:

(available in the blog)

Inception (2010)
Maverick (1994)
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Ocean's Twelve (2004)
The Art of the Steal (2013)
Now You See Me (2013)

If you liked this movie, imdb believes you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Now You See Me (2013)

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Degree: Pure Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Information Theft

Excellence of Robbery Plan: 3/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 3/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 4/5

Actors' Performances: 4/5

Excitement Level: 3/5

Surprise Level: 3/5

Humor Level: 2/5

Originality of the Story in General: 3/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 3/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 3/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.

7 cajas / 7 Boxes (2012)

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Directed by Juan Carlos Maneglia and Tana Schembori
Starred Celso Franco, Victor Sosa, Lali Gonzalez, Nico Garcia, Paletita, Mario Tananez, Nelly Davalos, Roberto Cardozo, Jin Hyuk Johnny Kim, Luis Gutierrez, ...
2012, Paraguay & Spain, Spanish, Guarani, Korean, 105 minutes.

Paraguayan submission for Oscar`s Best Foreign Language Movie category offers you a rare occasion to see a heist movie from this small South American country. Well, it isn`t exactly a heist movie, but in an alternative format to the genre. It is a face pace action as well as gradually unfolding crime story, where it gets gore from time to time. The performance of the young stars of the movie, who are also lead actors in the film, are pretty good. I enjoyed it while it lasts, but that`s it. I would recommend to the fans who are especially wants to experience of seeing a movie from this less known country.

As a note, there is a projected English re-make based on this movie.

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If you look for;

A fast pace action heist

A heist movie experience from South America

then this is your movie.

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If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:

(available in the blog)

Organize Isler / Magic Carpet Ride (2005)
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
Nicotina (2003)
Shallow Grave (1994)

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Degree: Alternative Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Cash Robbery

Excellence of Robbery Plan: 1/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 2/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 2/5

Actors' Performances: 3/5

Excitement Level: 2/5

Surprise Level: 2/5

Humor Level: 1/5

Originality of the Story in General: 2/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 2/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 2/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain importan

English Trailer;

The First Great Train Robbery (1978)

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Directed by Michael Crichton
Starred Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, Lesley-Anne Down, Alan Webb, Malcolm Terris, Robert Lang, Michael Elphick, Wayne Sleep, Pamela Salem, Gabrielle Lloyd, George Drowning, ...
1978, United Kingdom, English, 110 minutes.

Originally titled as The First Great Train Robbery, but also known as The Great Train Robbery is a true heist movie classic. It wouldn't be possible to have a blog on heist movies without talking about this movie.

The largest part of the movie is lengthy and entertaining preparations of a well-detailed robbery. You would find every element of a good robbery without disappointment. The story of the movie is based on a Michael Crichton novel also based loosely on a real life train robbery took place in 1855.

An interesting note on making of the film is Sean Connery does all his own stunts on the top of a moving train which travels over 80 km per hour. Also, the actor who played Clean Billy, who climb up the wall and who also does his own stunts was one of United Kingdom's premiere ballet dancers.

It is a robbery movie a true heist movie fan would enjoy very much. Anyway, if you are into the genre, you should know that this movie is often listed in many listings as one of the best robbery movies of all times.

To see the whole blog, click here.

If you look for;

a heist based on a true story

a well-organized robbery movie

a team-work heist movie

a heist movie with great actors

a period-heist movie

a heist classic

then this is your movie.

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If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:

(available in the blog)

Entrapment (1999)

Ocean's Eleven (1960)

Rififi / Du Rififi Chez Des Hommes (1955)

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Degree: Pure Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Pickpocketing, Gold Robbery, Train Robbery

Excellence of Robbery Plan: 4/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 4/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 4/5

Actors' Performances: 4/5

Excitement Level: 3/5

Surprise Level: 2/5

Humor Level: 1/5

Originality of the Story in General: 4/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 4/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 3/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.

Organize Isler / Magic Carpet Ride (2005)

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Directed by Yilmaz Erdogan

Starred Yilmaz Erdogan, Tolga Cevik, Cem Yilmaz, Ozgu Namal, Demet Akbag, Oner Erkan, Altan Erkekli, Bican Gunalan, Salih Kalyon, Erdal Tosun, ...

2005, Turkey, Turkish, 106 minutes.

What happens if you find out that the second-hand car you just bought was stolen and what happens if you can find the thieves, while the police can't? Here is a Turkish caper movie from magically beautiful Istanbul at the hands of Turkey`s most popular comedians. Organize Isler, also known as Magic Carpet Ride has a look at a gang of small-timers from a humorist angle in a city where the theft is kind of part of the daily routine. And yes, it does feature a "Superman".

While the movie focuses mainly on auto theft, it does feature many scenes from pick-pocketing to fraud in caper style. And the director says 'the funeral fraud' was a true story.

The fun story told by talented comedians is accompanied by beautiful sceneries and music will take you to a magic carpet ride. The movie was a big box office hit in Turkey and offers you a different caper with smart jokes and great actings from another corner of the world.

You might remember, the director and actor Yilmaz Erdogan and his co-star Cem Yilmaz from Russell Crowe`s 2014 movie 'The Water Diviner'.

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If you look for;

a caper with smart jokes

a heist movie from World Cinema

then this is your movie.

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If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Maverick (1994)

Quick Change (1990)

The Con Artist (2010)
7 cajas / 7 Boxes (2012)

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Degree: Caper Movie

Sub-Category: Auto Theft, Pickpocketing, Grifting/Fraud

Excellence of Robbery Plan: 3/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 2/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 3/5

Actors' Performances: 4/5

Excitement Level: 2/5

Surprise Level: 2/5

Humor Level: 4/5

Originality of the Story in General: 2/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 2/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 3/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.

Le Dernier Tunnel (2004)

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Directed by Erik Canuel

Starred Michel Côté, Jean Lapointe, Christopher Heyerdahl, Nicolas Canuel, Marie-France Marcotte, Céline Bonnier...

2004, Canada, French, 109 minutes.

Based on a true story, 'Le Dernier Tunnel', also known as 'The Last Tunnel', is a good quality heist movie from Canada, more precisely from Quebec. An old convict, Marcel Talon plans to rob Bank of Montreal after his release from jail by digging up this tunnel which give the movie its name.

Although the movie uses general pattern of heist movies, since it is based on a true story, it is still somehow little different maybe due to the French touch.

Michel Côté is one of Quebec's most popular movie actor with several wins and nominations in his career, including winning a Genie - known as Canadian Oscars - and a Jutra - known as Quebecois Oscars - and Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for his acting in famous C.R.A.Z.Y, and a Lifetime Achievement Jutra 2 years later 'Le dernier tunnel' was released. He does a great job as well as his partner, Christopher Heyerdahl.

This Quebecois heist won a Genie in Best Supporting Actor (Jean Lapointe) and Best Achievement in Overall Sound categories, while received 6 other nominations including Best Actor (Michel Côté) in the same awards.

Jean Lapointe won the same award in Jutra, as well, where the movie was nominated in 6 more categories.

To see the whole blog, click here.

If you look for;

a heist based on a true story

a heist movie from World Cinema

a heist with good quality heist scenes
then this is your movie.

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If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:
(available in the blog)

The Score (2011)

Henry's Crime (2010)

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Degree: Pure Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Bank Robbery

Excellence of Robbery Plan: 3/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 2/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 4/5

Actors' Performances: 4/5

Excitement Level: 3/5

Surprise Level: 3/5

Humor Level: 1/5

Originality of the Story in General: 2/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 3/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 2/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.

The Asphalt Jungle (1950)

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Directed by John Huston

Starred Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen, James Whitmore, Sam Jaffe, John McIntire, Marc Lawrence, Anthony Caruso, Teresa Celli, Marilyn Monroe, Jack Warden ...

1950, United States, English with some German dialogues, 112 minutes

Another influential heist classic from the director John Huston, which also directed The Maltese Falcon (1941) that you can also find in this blog.

In this beautiful 1950 black & white heist movie, the story goes smooth and suspenseful enough to succeed to capture audience attention until the end. The movie doesn`t ignore any expectation of all three principal acts of a heist movie: the planning, the stealing act, and the aftermath and is pretty satisfactory in each act, especially considering the time it was made. It explores all the main patterns of the genre. The success of the movie is also fed by the presence of a big star like Sterling Hayden, and great performances such as Sam Jaffee's. Add the legendary beauty Marilyn Monroe.

The interesting note is that Monroe has a small part in the movie, and was an unknown actress back then. The poster showing her with purple dress (please see below) was created much later after Monroe gained the fame. She wasn`t even named on the original poster at all (the one you see on the upper-left hand of this page). Monroe regarded the movie as one of her best performances in her entire career.

Another interesting note is it is Jack Warden`s film debut.

The Asphalt Jungle was included among the `1001 Movie You Must See Before You Die`by Steven Schneider.

According to another classic heist movie director, Jean-Pierre Melville, this movie and 'Rififi' (1955 - directed by Jules Dassin, which is also available in this blog) pushed the release date of Melville`s 1956 movie 'Bob le flambeur' and of course influenced Melville.

Sam Jaffe, who I really enjoyed his acting, received a nod from Academy for Best Supporting Actor category (lost to George Sanders in All About Eve), while the movie was also nominated in 3 more categories in Oscars: John Huston for Best Director (lost to Joseph L. Mankiewicz for All About Eve), again John Hustom with Ben Maddow for Best Screenplay (again
lost to Joseph L. Mankiewicz for All About Eve), and Best Black & White Cinematography (lost to The Third Man).

The movie also was nominated in many other awards from Golden Globes to BAFTA, from Directors Guild of America Awards to Writers Guild of America Awards, from Venice Film Festival New York Film Critics Circle Awards, including National Film Preservation Board.

In brief, if you like classics or if you take cinema or heist movies seriously, then it is a must-see movie.

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If you look for;

a heist classic
a film classic
a heist with lots of award nominations

an influential heist movie

then this is your movie.

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If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Rififi / Du Rififi Chez Des Hommes (1955)

Seven Thieves (1960)

Bob le Flambeur (1956)

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Degree: Pure Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Jewel Heist

Excellence of Robbery Plan: 2/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 2/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 2/5

Actors' Performances: 3/5

Excitement Level: 2/5

Surprise Level: 1/5

Humor Level: 1/5

Originality of the Story in General: 2/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 2/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 2/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.

The Con Artist (2010)

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Directed by Risa Bramon Garcia

Starred Rossif Sutherland, Sarah Roemer, Greg Germann, Russell Peters, Donald Sutherland, Jed Rees, Mac Fyfe, Rebecca Romjin ...

2010, Canada, English, 84 minutes

Here we have a Canadian heist movie, with famous Canadian actors, father and son Sutherland, blended with a artistic touch from a female director Risa Bramon Garcia.

"What happens the thief protagonist happens to be a talented artist soon to be discovered?" is the starting point of this heist movie.

There is not much to say. I have seen it twice. The only things I remember about it that it is a simple, smooth movie, which has moments tends to wander around the genres such as comedy, crime movie and romantic comedy.

It was interesting to see Donald Sutherland together with his less known son Rossif.

To see the whole blog, click here.

If you look for;

a Canadian heist
a heist tends to be comedy, romantic comedy and crime movie
a simple, smooth heist movie

then this is your movie.

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If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:
(available in the blog)

The Art of the Steal (2013)
Henry's Crime (2010)
My Mom's New Boyfriend (2008)
Organize Isler / Magic Carpet Ride (2005)

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Degree: Pure Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Auto Theft

Excellence of Robbery Plan: 1/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 1/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 1/5

Actors' Performances: 2/5

Excitement Level: 1/5

Surprise Level: 2/5

Humor Level: 2/5

Originality of the Story in General: 2/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 2/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 2/5

The Art of the Steal (2013)

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Directed by Jonathan Sobol

Starred Kurt Russell, Matt Dillon, Jary Baruchel, Kenneth Welsh, Chris Diamantopoulos, Katheryn Winnick, Jason Jones, Terence Stamp, Devon Bostick, Dax Ravina, ...

2013, Canada, USA, English

Here we have a group of art thieves. Starting point of the movie is very cliche: They want to pull off one last heist. But as Kurt Russell`s character mentions, there is no such thing. Although the movie starts with a cliche promise, it evolves something really fun to watch.

Seen it three times, I enjoyed each. I feel that the movie is heavily influenced by an Argentine heist movie, Nueve Reinas / Nine Queens (also available in the blog), it follows kind of same formula, but it somehow still succeeds remain original.

The movie makes reference an Italian classic caper movie, I soliti ignoti (`The Big Deal on Madonna Street`, which is also available in the blog), which what a chance I laid my hands on at the same time with this one. When Matt Dillon`s character tries to keep busy, distracted and entertained his business so-called partners, while Kenneth Welsh and Kurt Russell work on executing their plan, he tells a joke about somebody who looks for a Mario. When they tell him there are a thousand Mario live around there, he says `the thief one`and he gets a response this time `then there are then thousand`. It is almost exact dialogue in I soliti ignoti, except for in this Italian caper, one of the movie`s character looks for a Mario and asks the kids in this neneighborhood. When the kids tell him there are a thousand Mario who live there, he says `but this one is a thief`and the kids respond back `There are still a thousand`.

But interesting thing, when I watched the special features of `The Art of the Steal`, the filmmakers are interviewed and they mention some American heist movies but never mention neither I soliti ignoti, nor Nueve Reinas. Let`s say Nueve Reinas is just a coincidental reference, but the other one is absolutely not.

This Canada-US co-production was nominated to Directors Guild of Canada and Genie Awards (also a Canadian movie awards) in Production Designing, Editing, Sound Editing, and Original Screenplay. Jay Baruchel, who I also enjoy his acting, also received a nomination in Genie Awards in Supporting Actor category.

A last note on the movie is this little short movie in the movie called `Theft of Mona Lisa`. I really really enjoyed it both in the movie and in special featurettes, where they show how it was actually filmed in blue-screen and then how the computer effects were added. If you see this one on DVD, make sure not to miss it.

If you crave for a heist movie follows its genre patterns strictly and doesn`t take any chance to explore anything new, then this one wouldn`t disappoint you.

To see the whole blog, click here.

If you look for;

a heist movie follows its genre`s pattern strictly
a little funny, a little serious
a heist movie with good quality heist scenes
a well planned heist

then this is your movie.

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If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Now You See Me (2013)

Nine Queens / Nueve Reinas (2000)

The Sting (1973)

Italian Job (2003)
Crime Spree (2003)

Ocean`s Eleven (2001)
The Con Artist (2010)

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Degree: Pure Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Art Theft, Grifting/Fraud

Excellence of Robbery Plan: 5/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 4/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 4/5

Actors' Performances: 3/5

Excitement Level: 2/5

Surprise Level: 4/5

Humor Level: 2/5

Originality of the Story in General: 3/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 4/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 3/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.

I soliti ignoti / Big Deal on Madonna Street (1958)

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Directed by Mario Monicelli

Starred Vittorio Gassman, Marcelo Mastroianni, Renato Salvatori, Memmo Carotenuto, Rosanna Rory, Carla Gravina, Claudia Cardinale, Toto ...

1958, Italy, Italian

A group of small-time thieves attempts to make a burglary of a local pawnshop in this black & white Italian caper movie. 'I soliti ignoti' is generally seen as parody of a very influential big heist movie of the time and one of the heist classics of all time; 'Rififi' (Du rififi chez les hommes - 1956. Also available in this blog).

It is a small caper about small-time thieves who live in a poor neighborhood. It is often funny, sympa and didn't bore me for a moment. However, since it is a comedy, one might find it hilarious, while another might find it boring.

There are 3 great, legendary Italian actors in the cast; Vittorio Gassman, Claudia Cardinale and Marcelo Mastroianni. Generally positive reactions both from the critics and the audience. A modest reputation in its genre. A Silver Seashell in San Sebastian International Film Festival and a nomination for Best Foreign Language movie in Oscars (which is the only one in the blog so far). Being voted as one of the 'The 50 Greatest Comedies of All Time' by Premiere. Being the inspiration of a Broadway Musical (Big Deal). I believe, you have enough reasons to give a shot, especially since you are in a robbery & heist movies blog. I absolutely didn't regret.

To see the whole blog, click here.

If you look for;

a World Cinema classic

a funny caper movie from Italy

a heist with legendary movie actors

an award-winner heist
a Best Foreign Movie Oscar nominee heist

then this is your movie.

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If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:
(available in the blog)

The Ladykillers (1955)
Quick Change (1990)
Rififi / Du rififi chez les hommes (1955)
Pink Panther (1963)
Bob le Flambeur (1956)

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Degree: Caper Movie

Sub-Category: Burglary

Excellence of Robbery Plan: 1/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 1/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 2/5

Actors' Performances: 3/5

Excitement Level: 1/5

Surprise Level: 2/5

Humor Level: 3/5

Originality of the Story in General: 2/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 2/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 2/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.

Bande à part / Band of Outsiders (1964)

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Directed by Jean-Luc Godard

Starred Anna Karina, Sami Frey, Claude Brasseur ...

1964, France, French with some English dialogues

A different approach to heist movies from legendary French film director, Jean-Luc Godard. Godard is considered as one of the most influential and greatest director alive according to many sources, often the greatest. French New Wave`s most celebrated director offers a much deeper social look on the topic. Slow in the pace, sophisticated in the character study, it isn`t for everybody although it is considered one of the most notable movies of Godard. To be honest, it wasn`t for me, although I am very into World Cinema and sophisticated movies, more than pop-culture movies actually.

'Bande à part' was rated No 79 in Empire magazine's "The 100 Best Films of World Cinema".

As a Tarantino fan, I found it very interesting that Tarantino named his production company (A Band Apart) after this move.

To see the whole blog, click here.

If you look for;

a World Cinema classic

a sophisticated look on heist genre

a heist from a legendary filmmaker

a slow pace, character study on small time crooks

then this is your movie.

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If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Bob le Flambeur (1956)

Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

Le Premiere Cercle (2009)

Small Time Crooks (2000)

Stander (2003)

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Degree: Alternative Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Burglary

Excellence of Robbery Plan: 1/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 1/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 2/5

Actors' Performances: 3/5

Excitement Level: 1/5

Surprise Level: 1/5

Humor Level: 1/5

Originality of the Story in General: 2/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 2/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 2/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.

The Ladykillers (1955)

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Directed by Alexander Mackendrick

Starred Alec Guinness, Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom, Peter Sellers, Dany Green, Jack Warner, Katie Johnson ...

1955, United Kingdom, English

Here is the original The Ladykillers that Coen Brothers made a remake in 2004, also available in the blog. 1955 British production with big stars like Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers offers a great caper movie, a classic in its genre and promises lots of laughter.

I enjoyed this movie very much and although I am fan of both Coen Brothers and Tom Hanks, I like this one much better than its 2004 remake.

A very sympathetic movie, smoothly progresses and makes you often smile. I am aware that comedy is a very special genre, and everybody`s likes or dislikes on the examples of the genre might vary dramatically. But, hell, this one was exactly for me :)

The lead actress, Katie Johnson did a great job in my opinion and I cannot think that I would enjoy this movie without her as much. The interesting thing is she was director Mackendrick`s original choice for the role, but the producers found her a little too frail for the job, so they cast a younger actress who sadly passed away before the filming began. Katie Johnson was 77 years old back then, did only one more movie after this one and passed away only 2 years later after The Ladykillers was released.

The Ladykillers was nominated for Best Writing & Original Screenplay for Academy Awards. Katie Johnson won Best British Actress award and William Rose won Best British Screenplay award in BAFTA, where the movie was nominated for Best British Film and Best Film from any Source categories.

If you like capers, or comedies, I believe you have to try this one if you haven`t already done so.

To see the whole blog, click here.

If you look for;

a caper movie considered as classic
an award winner heist movie
a nostalgic robbery movie
a heist movie with a great cast
a heist with lots of laughter

then this is your movie.

***

If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Flypaper (2011)
The Ladykillers (2004)
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
My Mom`s New Boyfriend (2008)
Crime Spree (2003)
Pink Panther (1963)
Quick Change (1990)
I soliti ignori / Big Deal on Madonna Street (1958)

If you liked this movie, IMDb believes you might like also:
(available in the blog)

The Ladykillers (2004)

***

Degree: Caper Movie

Sub-Category: Armored Car Robbery, Bank Robbery

Excellence of Robbery Plan: 2/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 3/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 2/5

Actors' Performances: 4/5

Excitement Level: 2/5

Surprise Level: 2/5

Humor Level: 4/5

Originality of the Story in General: 3/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 3/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 3/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.

To Catch A Thief (1955)

2015-09-18T18:41:00.001-07:00

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Starred Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams, Charles Vanel, Brigitte Auber, Jean Martinelli, Georgette Anys ...

1955, United States, English with some French dialogues

A cat burglar is being framed by another cat burglar. The police is after wrong guy, thus the cat burglar chases after the other cat burglar to catch before the cops catches him. This is the main plot of Hitchcock movie `To Catch A Thief`.

Although I like Hitchcock cinema very much, and despite the big names in the cast like Cary Grant and Grace Kelly, I never enjoyed this movie much. I guess, I have seen it 2 or 3 times, and the movie had a hard time to keep my attention awake every time I have seen it.

This is the very last movie of Hitchcock - Grace Kelly collaboration. Cary Grant had been convinced that nobody wanted to see him in the movies any longer, but this movie had been kind of a turning point for him to continue his long career. A tragic note from the movie is Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly died in a car accident 27 years later from the movie supposedly on the very same road where her famous chase scene in this film takes place.

The movie won Best Cinematography in Oscars and was nominated for Best Art Direction & Set Decoration and Best Costume in color movies categories.

Alfred Hitchcock was nominated for Golden Lion in Venice Film Festival, while John Michael Hayes received a nomination for Best Written American Comedy in Writers Guild of America awards with this movie.

To see the whole blog, click here.

If you look for;

a heist movie considered as classic
an award winner heist movie
a nostalgic robbery movie
a heist movie with a great cast

then this is your movie.

***

If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Le Cercle Rouge (1970)
Pink Panther (1963)
Rififi / Du Rififi Chez des Hommes (1955)
Seven Thieves (1960)
The Maltese Falcon (1941)

If you liked this movie, IMDb believes you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Rififi / Du Rififi Chez Des Hommes (1955)

***

Degree: Alternative Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Jewelry Robbery, Character Study / Thieves

Excellence of Robbery Plan: 1/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 2/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 2/5

Actors' Performances: 2/5

Excitement Level: 2/5

Surprise Level: 2/5

Humor Level: 2/5

Originality of the Story in General: 3/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 2/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 2/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.

Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

2015-08-25T18:35:00.001-07:00

Directed by Sidney Lumet

Starred Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon, James Broderick ...

1975, United States, English

Another heist movie based on a true story happened in early seventies. The motive of robbing a bank was pretty different this time: a homosexual young man decides to rob a bank for his lover to help him to undergo a sex-change operation and he suddenly finds himself on national TV and becoming a social and political figure throughout the country.

This robbery movie is pretty unusual, and the one can change your perception of the genre sharply. It throws a critical glance at society's and TV networks` approach towards crimes and criminals, which is almost in a level that popularizes them for the sake of high ratings, while questions the taboos and debates over being victimized.

While the earlier heist movies tried to remain in ethical borders by sending the robbers home with empty hands or jail in the final, they tried to neutralize the critics who say the audience is forced to associated with the thieves and glorify the criminals. Then this rule has begun to change and the criminal protagonists of the genre begun to end up with loot in success, but the new formula to humanize them was changing their target to somebody corrupted or bad guys, like robbing mafioso or casinos. More and more the heist movies genre began to loose all these concerns but we have seen so few heist with some moral issues. For a kind of good cause, if there is any justification possible. Dog Day Afternoon was one of them and maybe a milestone in the genre.

A young and impressive Al Pacino is the one who carries the entire film almost all alone sometimes in dramatic, sometimes in a funny dose. For sure, it isn`t a movie for those are looking for an adrenaline packed heist & action movie, but a very interesting experience in the genre and surely considered as a classic.

Won many awards as well as, Best Original Screenplay Oscar, and 5 major Oscar nominations, such as Best Picture, Best Director (Sidney Lumet), Best Editing, Best Actor (Al Pacino) and Best Supporting Actor (Chris Sarandon).

To see the whole blog, click here.

If you look for;

a heist movie based on a true story
a heist movie with political arguments
a heist movie considered as classic
an award winner heist movie

then this is your movie.

***
If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Quick Change (1990)

Le Premier Cercle / Ultimate Heist (2009)

Stander (2003)

Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid (1969)

Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

Thieves Like Us (1974)
Bande à part / Band of Outsiders (1964)

If you liked this movie, IMDb believes you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Heat (1995)

***

Degree: Alternative Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Bank Robbery, Bank Robbers

Excellence of Robbery Plan: 1/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 1/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 3/5

Actors' Performances: 4/5

Excitement Level: 3/5

Surprise Level: 3/5

Humor Level: 3/5

Originality of the Story in General: 4/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 3/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 4/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.

Cop Car (2015)

2015-08-13T19:27:00.000-07:00

Directed by Jon Watts
Starred Kevin Bacon, James Freedson-Jackson, Hays Wellford, Shea Whigham, Camryn Manheim, ...

2015, United States, English, 86 minutes.

I saw this one in Montreal Fantasia Film Festival with the presence of great actor Kevin Bacon, and director-writer Jon Watts before and after the movie. The movie is about a joy ride of two boys, but to me the whole experience was a real joy ride. Not only I really enjoyed this small and entertaining movie, but also savored the personal participation of Bacon and Watts in the movie theater where it made its North American premiere.
The story of the movie is built on the idea of having and realizing a boyhood fantasy; stealing (or borrowing) a cop car, playing with cop guns, handcuffs, and other things you would find in a cop car; cop toys :) and having a joy ride with it. Many of us would have enjoyed it a lot when were teenagers, right? The movie takes it as a starting point, and shows what might have happened, if two boys realized this sympathetic fantasy. Especially when borrowing a corrupted cop`s car, who has so many to hide and lose.
The story is simple but very enjoyable, the movie is with full of little moments make you laugh out hard and make you sit on the edge of your seat, and fits both the concept of the Festival (fantasy) and this blog.
Kevin Bacon once again plays a villain impressively. He looks totally opposite, a very kind gentleman in person. :) He is also executive producer of Cop Car.
Same goes with Watts. And he wrote, produced and directed Cop Car.
I also find the performances of young actors impressive, especially Freedson-Jackson, and actor Shea Whigham who I know mainly from Martin Scorsese TV Show `Boardwalk Empire`. Well, this was almost the entire cast of the movie :)
The movie is very recent, but already received a nomination for Audience Award Category in Edinburgh International Film Festival. And probably one of the biggest highlights of Montreal Fantasia Film Festival, if not the biggest.
Don`t have high expectations, but I believe it would be a nice and original addition in your `theft movies`repertoire.

To see the whole blog, click here.

If you look for;

a small and warm movie on a childhood fantasy
an innocent addition to your `theft movies`repertoire
a theft movie with lots of laughs and tensed moments

then this is your movie.

***

If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Armored (2009)
Flypaper (2011)
Maverick (1994)
Tower Heist (2011)

***

Degree: Alternative Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Auto Theft
Excellence of Robbery Plan: 2/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 2/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 3/5

Actors' Performances: 3/5

Excitement Level: 3/5

Surprise Level: 2/5

Humor Level: 4/5

Originality of the Story in General: 3/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 2/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 3/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.

Cop Car - Official Trailer
He's here to serve and protect. Watch the trailer for Cop Car starring Kevin Bacon now!In Theaters August 7. On Demand August 14.
Posted by Cop Car on Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Meeting with Kevin Bacon

2015-07-28T09:33:00.000-07:00

I will be amongst the privileged crowd in the festival tonight to meet a great actor in person, Kevin Bacon, in the movie theater he will present his last movie, Cop Car. His movies, the ones I have seen, weren't subject to this blog, but 2 of them are: Wild Things and The River Wild. I enjoyed both a lot, and especially the first one fits in the profile of this blog. Haven't had opportunity to put in the blog so far, like many others, and haven't had opportunity of updating the blog for a quite while now, but am coming back very soon with kind of a special edition to the honor of meeting Mr. Kevin Bacon with my personal impressions of the experience of meeting him! Stay tuned.

Click Here for Cop Car (2015) page in the blog.

Now You See Me (2013)

2014-11-07T18:33:00.000-08:00

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Directed by Louis Leterrier
Starred Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Melanie Laurent, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, ...

2013, France & United States, English with some French dialogues, 115 minute.

What happens when a group of magicians decide to pull a heist? This is the starting point of the movie. The magicians, illusionists, mentalists, Las Vegas, heist. Sounds very promising for entertainment cinema. Letterier secures the promising plot with a very intriguing cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Mark Ruffalo, Melanie Laurent, Morgan Freeman and Michael Cane. A mixture of young talents and golden experiences. Just like team of protagonists. Now You See Me might disappoint some audiences, but delivers what it promises for many. In general, the movie deserves 'very entertaining' tag 100% especially for heist movie fans. I highly recommend it!

To see the whole blog, click here.

If you look for;

a heist movie where magic, illusion and heist meet

a heist movie with a great cast

a team work heist

a very entertaining heist movie

then this is your movie.

***

If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Inception (2010)
Maverick (1994)
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Ocean's Twelve (2004)
The Art of the Steal (2013)
Now You See Me 2 (2016)

If you liked this movie, imdb believes you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Man on a Ledge (2012)

***

Degree: Pure Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Armored Car Robbery, Vault Robbery, Bank Robbery, Grifting/Fraud
Excellence of Robbery Plan: 5/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 5/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 5/5

Actors' Performances: 4/5

Excitement Level: 4/5

Surprise Level: 4/5

Humor Level: 2/5

Originality of the Story in General: 4/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 4/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 3/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.

Heat (1995)

2013-09-18T10:44:00.000-07:00

Directed by Michael Mann
Starred Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore, Diane Venora, Amy Brenneman, Ashley Judd, Mykelti Williamson, Wes Studi, Ted Levine, William Fichtner, Natalie Portman, ...

1995, United States, English with some Spanish dialogues, 170 minute.

Considered as one of the best movies, as well as one of the best crime movies ever made, I haven't seen almost no heist movies listings didn't mention Heat. Often you can see this movie as number 1 in such listings, however not in mine, although I enjoyed Heat very much.

The movie has received great reactions both from moviegoers and critics. Inspired on true events, many scenes you see in the movie indeed happened, however the real heist character was a lower profile thief.

It is for sure a pleasure to watch two giant actors of our time, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, the movie offers many unforgettable moments. The first movie ever featured De Niro and Pacino acting together. The famous shootouts scenes, as well as legendary restaurant scene where Al Pacino meets Robert De Niro are only a few of them. Not only dramatically but also cinematic wise, the scene is a real treasure to savour.

A great cast with Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore, Ashley Judd and a very young Natalie Portman completes this great team, in case if anything missed :P

The movie received several nominations in different movie awards such as Saturn Awards, MTV Movie Awards, Young Star Awards, Chicago Film Critics Association Awards etc.

To see the whole blog, click here.

If you look for;

a heist packed with action
a famous heist movie

a movie which bring Pacino and De Niro together

a very popular movie often listed as best crime or heist movie

then this is your movie.

***
If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Point Break (1991)
The Score (2001)
Inside Man (2006)
The Town (2010)
Thieves Like Us (1974)

***

If you liked this movie, IMDb believes you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Inside Man (2006)
The Town (2010)
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
Ronin (1998)
Snatch (2000)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)

***

Degree: Alternative Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Warehouse Robbery, Armored Car Robbery, Bank Robbery, Bank Robbers, Character Study/Thieves
Excellence of Robbery Plan: 2/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 2/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 5/5

Actors' Performances: 5/5

Excitement Level: 4/5

Surprise Level: 3/5

Humor Level: 1/5

Originality of the Story in General: 3/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 4/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 3/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

2013-09-17T19:51:00.001-07:00

Directed by Tony Scott
Starred Denzel Washington, John Travolta, Luis Guzman, John Turturro, Ramon Rodriguez, James Gandolfini, ...

2009, United States & United Kingdom, English, 106 minute.

One of the last movies the director Tony Scott has filmed before he had passed away. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is a remake of the 1974 heist movie. Packed with action, the movie mainly benefits from Washington's and Travolta's impressive actings. Not much to say, nor to remember, except for having passed good time, while it lasted. Nominated for Teen Choice Award for the category of Choice Summer Drama Movie.

To see the whole blog, click here.

If you look for;

a heist packed with action
a remake heist
a tensed heist thriller
a famous heist movie

then this is your movie.

***

If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Armored (2009)

***

If you liked this movie, IMDb believes you might like also:
(available in the blog)

The Italian Job (2003)

Armored (2009)

Inside Man (2006)

***

Degree: Alternative Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Ransom Heist
Excellence of Robbery Plan: 3/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 3/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 2/5

Actors' Performances: 3/5

Excitement Level: 2/5

Surprise Level: 2/5

Humor Level: 1/5

Originality of the Story in General: 2/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 2/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 2/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.

Le Cercle Rouge (1970)

2013-08-15T14:52:00.000-07:00

Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville
Starred Alain Delon, Bourvil, Gian Maria Volonte, Yves Montand, Paul Crauhcet, ...

1970, France & Italy, French.

A European classic by Melville with great French actor Alain Delon. Another Melville's heist movie, Bob La Flambeur, often is compared with this one and there is a huge debate over which one is better.

Le Cercle Rouge means 'The Red Circle', however the movie has been always released with its original French title in US and many other countries.

The movie is often listed as one of the best heist from World Cinema. According to the director, the movie was already written but had to wait to be shot because of then's big heist hit movie, Asphalt Jungle, and then had to wait again because of Rififi this time. If all of these movies are in your favorites list, then don't wait any longer to see Le Cercle Rouge.

The famous heist scene lasts full 25 minutes without a single word being spoken. Enjoy!

To see the whole blog, click here.

If you look for;

a slow pace heist
nostalgia
a European classic
a famous heist movie

then this is your movie.

***
If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Rififi (1955)
The Score (2001)
Bob Le Flambeur (1956)
To Catch A Thief (1955)

***

If you liked this movie, IMDb believes you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Rififi (1955)
Bob Le Flambeur (1956)

***

Degree: Pure Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Jewelry Robbery
Excellence of Robbery Plan: 3/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 3/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 3/5

Actors' Performances: 3/5

Excitement Level: 2/5

Surprise Level: 2/5

Humor Level: 0/5

Originality of the Story in General: 2/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 3/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 3/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.

The Lookout (2007)

2013-03-29T18:24:00.003-07:00

Directed by Scott Frank
Starred Joseph Gordon-Lewitt, Jeff Daniels, Matthew Goode, Isla Fisher, Bruce McGill, ...

2007, United States, English.

This movie mainly focuses on how a member of a robbery team is got involved. This point of view, of course, is somehow different than the most of the heist movies we see. Slow in pace, the movie might loose some heist movie fans who look for action, in the beginning of the movie, but more you go, the better it gets.

I am not sure if everybody would appreciate this movie, but if you call yourself as a heist movie fan, then you might want to give a shot. Nothing big, but worth to see.

This is the first feature movie for director Scott Frank.

To see the whole blog, click here.

If you look for;

a slow pace heist
a little different POV on a heist movie
a character study heist movie

then this is your movie.

***

If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Le Premier Cercle / Inside Ring (2009)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Armored (2009)

If you liked this movie, imdb believes you might like also:
(available in the blog)

The Town (2010)
Stander (2009)

***

Degree: Alternative Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Bank Robbery, Bank Robbers
Excellence of Robbery Plan: 2/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 2/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 3/5

Actors' Performances: 3/5

Excitement Level: 2/5

Surprise Level: 2/5

Humor Level: 1/5

Originality of the Story in General: 2/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 3/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 2/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.

Public Enemies (2009)

2012-12-15T21:21:00.003-08:00

Directed by Michael Mann

Starred Christian Bale, Johnny Depp, James Russo, Jason Clarke, Stephen Dorff, Channing Tatum, Billy Crudup, Chandler Williams, Marion Cotillard, Giovanni Ribisi, John Ortiz, Bill Camp, Stephen Graham, Stephen Lang, Matt Craven, ...

2009, United States, English.

Here is the story of a real life bank robber's, John Dillinger's last few years' story. Dillinger is considered one of the most dangerous bank robbers in American history. At the same time, he was end of an era. After him, stealing has changed.

Not only, a very interesting milestone on bank robberies, Public Enemies is a first class real-life gangster movie with a large and classy cast. Signed by Michael Mann, the movie brings a closer look how Dillinger was hunted by Agent Pulvis in the early years of FBI. This movie is also offers another perspective and opportunist to understand Bureau's founder director, J. Edgar Hoover.

The robbery scenes are classy, a very high quality. It is very well-done movie from costumes to acting. The sound wasn't so great though. The pace is somehow dull but the movie overall gets much better after the first watch.

If you watch it on DVD, make sure not to miss special features.
Nominated for several awards, but most notably for SAGA.

To see the whole blog, click here.

If you look for;

a real-life bank robber's story
a based-on-a-true-story heist
a serious heist movie
a nice team work heist
a heist packed with action
a heist movie with an extensive cast

then this is your movie.

***
If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:
(available in the blog)

The Sting (1973)
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
Stander (2003)
The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid (1972)
Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
Thieves Like Us (1974)

If you liked this movie, imdb believes you might like also:
(available in the blog)

The Town (2010)
Inside Man (2006)

***

Degree: Alternative Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Bank Robbery, Bank Robbers
Excellence of Robbery Plan: 3/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 3/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 5/5

Actors' Performances: 4/5

Excitement Level: 3/5

Surprise Level: 2/5

Humor Level: 2/5

Originality of the Story in General: 4/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 3/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 3/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.

Man on a Ledge (2012)

2012-12-14T21:10:00.003-08:00

Directed by Asger Leth

Starred Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks, Jamie Bell, William Sadler, Anthony Mackie, Genesis Rodriguez, Edward Burns, Ed Harris ...

2012, United States, English.

'We have a man on a ledge'. He is about to throw himself from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. How can this story be linked to one of the biggest diamond heist is about to be pulled in the same hours somewhere else? Well, watch and discover for yourself.

A very new heist movie, pure adrenaline, with a modest but good cast. Yes, maybe it doesn't offer something new. At least not much. But it will capture your attention from start to the end. It won't disappoint you.

Although the movie is brand new, it has already won a nomination: Genesis Rodriguez, breathtakingly beautiful Latina, was nominated for Favorite Movie Actress in a Supporting Role in ALMA Awards.

To see the whole blog, click here.

If you look for;

a heist packed with adrenaline
a nice team work heist
a modern and up to date heist

then this is your movie.

***

If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Inside Man (2006)
The Score (2001)

If you liked this movie, imdb believes you might like also:
(available in the blog)

Now You See Me (2013)

***

Degree: Pure Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Diamond Theft
Excellence of Robbery Plan: 4/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 3/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 5/5

Actors' Performances: 3/5

Excitement Level: 3/5

Surprise Level: 3/5

Humor Level: 2/5

Originality of the Story in General: 3/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 3/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 3/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.