Heist

USA 2001, 104 minutes
Dir. David Mamet
Rating: [M]
Genres: Suspense/Crime / Gangsters, Heist

Feat. Gene Hackman, Ricky Jay, Delroy Lindo, Danny De Vito, Sam Rockwell, Rebecca Pidgeon

Aroview: The heisting of Swiss-Bank bullion by professional thieves Gene Hackman, Ricky Jay and Delroy Lindo is given enjoyably intricate spins by arch-scriptman Mamet (THE SPANISH PRISONER).

Also working-in a running duel of double-cross with snarling crimelord Danny De Vito and nephew Sam Rockwell, dramatic appearances are peeled back to reveal mind-games, con-games and all the mysterious strategies of high-stakes robbery, in what is perhaps Mamet’s most mainstream, least personal effort. Also stars Mrs Mamet, Rebecca Pidgeon.

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4 stars (Very Good) Typical David Mamet script to make your head spin. Double double crosses and plot twists galore. Gene Hackman and Danny DeVito compliment each other perfectly. Definitely a cut above average. ~Anon
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2 stars (Good Try) Too many routine bits. A tighter script would have brought the plot twists closer together and they would have had more effect. ~Tubbs