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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.
A seasoned jewel thief, Joe Moore, plans one last big score with his crew before retiring. However, after a job goes wrong, he finds himself double-crossed by his shady boss, Mickey Bishop, and must race against time to retrieve his share of the stolen diamonds and evade both the police and Bishop's dangerous associates.
Heist received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its witty dialogue, intricate plot, and strong performances from its ensemble cast. While some found the non-linear storytelling occasionally confusing, the film was largely seen as a stylish and engaging crime thriller that delivered on suspense and clever twists.
Praised for its sharp, Mamet-esque dialogue and intricate plot.
Gene Hackman delivers a compelling performance as the aging thief.
The non-linear narrative, while sometimes disorienting, adds to the film's unique style.
Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlight the film's clever script and the satisfying performances of the cast, particularly Gene Hackman and Danny DeVito. Many appreciated the unexpected plot twists and the overall entertainment value, though some found the complex narrative a bit hard to follow.
The film's non-linear narrative structure was a deliberate choice by director David Mamet to mirror the confusing and fragmented nature of memory and storytelling in heist films.
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My third time seeing this over the years and still holds up as a solid crime-thriller. Mamet's dialogue is distinct and might not be for everybody but I find it quite a bit of fun. Hackman and Lindo are in their element and DeVito chews up ...