Stealing Rembrandt
Stealing Rembrandt

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Stealing Rembrandt

2003
Movie
109 min
Danish

Two bumbling scrap metal thieves - father and son - steal the wrong painting during a museum heist. The painting turns out to be the only original Rembrandt painting in Denmark, and all hell breaks loose. What do you do when you've got Interpol, the Danish police and the entire Danish underworld on your heels? And who was this Rembrandt guy anyway?

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Jonas GrimåsGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former art restorer, haunted by his past mistakes, is drawn back into the dangerous world of art forgery and theft. When a priceless Rembrandt painting is stolen, he finds himself entangled in a complex plot involving shadowy collectors and desperate criminals. He must navigate this treacherous landscape, confronting his own demons while racing against time to prevent further chaos and potentially reclaim his lost reputation.

Critical Reception

Stealing Rembrandt received a mixed to positive reception. Critics often praised its atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Mikael Persbrandt. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable, and the pacing occasionally faltered. Overall, it was seen as a competent crime thriller with an engaging premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and strong lead performance.

  • Criticized by some for a predictable storyline.

  • A solid, if not groundbreaking, entry in the crime thriller genre.

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Fun Fact

The film was an early collaboration between director Jonas Grimås and actor Mikael Persbrandt, who would go on to work together on other notable Swedish projects.

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