
Joe Moore has a job he loves. He's a thief. His job goes sour when he gets caught on security camera tape. His fence, Bergman reneges on the money he's owed, and his wife may be betraying him with the fence's young lieutenant. Moore and his partner, Bobby Blane and their utility man, Pinky Pincus find themselves broke, betrayed, and blackmailed. Moore is forced to commit his crew to do one last big job.... (Full plot summary below)
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Joe Moore has a job he loves. He's a thief. His job goes sour when he gets caught on security camera tape. His fence, Bergman reneges on the money he's owed, and his wife may be betraying him with the fence's young lieutenant. Moore and his partner, Bobby Blane and their utility man, Pinky Pincus find themselves broke, betrayed, and blackmailed. Moore is forced to commit his crew to do one last big job.
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| BBC.comJamie RussellMamet's cerebral thriller is a joy to watch -- this is easily the director's toughest, grittiest drama to date. |
| Washington PostDesson ThomsonMamet doesn't just give us an enthralling heist flick, he makes the language something to savor. You're biting your nails with your ears peeled. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertThe kind of caper movie that was made before special effects replaced wit, construction and intelligence. This movie is made out of fresh ingredients, not cake mix. Despite the twists of its plot, it is about its characters. |
| EricDSnider.comEric D. SniderA kick to watch, but it feels like it could have been more. |
| Chicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonWith an actor as great as Gene Hackman in the lead, a lot of scenes even breathe. |
| Washington PostStephen HunterMamet loves two things: scams and dialogue. This movie is rich with both. |
| Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasThe thinking person's caper flick, with its endlessly clever plotting revealing character under the utmost pressure. |
| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatA lively caper film with snappy dialogue and interesting characters. |
| Matinee MagazineJeremiah KippThe real pleasure is found in a cast of actors who are smart, energetic craftsmen that are good at their jobs. |
| The New York TimesDana StevensHeist is a pleasure to watch, and the greatest pleasure is to watch Mr. Lindo and Mr. Hackman steal it. |