Heist

A hardened ex-convict named Luke Vaughn takes on a dangerous job with a crew of thieves to rob a casino to pay for his daughter's medical treatment. However, the heist quickly goes awry when a relentless detective corners them, leading to a thrilling and violent pursuit through the city streets and even onto a moving train.

Heist received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the action sequences lacking originality. While some performances were noted, the film was largely criticized for its derivative nature and failure to bring anything fresh to the heist genre.

• The film suffers from a derivative plot and uninspired action.
• Despite a capable cast, the performances fail to elevate the generic material.
• Heist offers little in the way of suspense or originality within the crime genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some found the action somewhat entertaining, many were disappointed by the predictable storyline and a lack of compelling characters. The film's pacing and the execution of the heist itself were common points of criticism.

Robert De Niro, a veteran of many heist films, plays a supporting role as the crime boss 'The Pope' in 'Heist,' while Jeffrey Dean Morgan stars as the protagonist pulling off the job.