This is a Robbery!
This is a Robbery!

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This is a Robbery!

2024
Movie
82 min
Slovenian

Rajko is a professional magician who breaks his arm during a performance, but because of a bureaucratic error, his insurance company refuses to pay his claim. Outraged by the injustice, the insurance agent Marcel arranges a meeting with the head of Tangenta. But, in a fit of anger, Marcel unexpectedly kidnaps the CEO and soon, they are on the run together.

Insights

IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic78
Google Users89%
Director: Alice JonesGenres: Documentary, Crime

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the infamous 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist, the largest unsolved art theft in history. It explores the audacious crime, the unique personality of the museum's founder, and the ongoing mystery of the missing masterpieces. Through interviews with investigators, art experts, and potential suspects, the film unravels the complex web of theories surrounding the theft.

Critical Reception

This is a Robbery! has been met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its compelling narrative, thorough investigation, and engaging presentation of complex theories. Audiences have also responded positively, drawn to the enduring mystery and the captivating story of the heist.

What Reviewers Say

  • Compelling and suspenseful exploration of a baffling art heist.

  • Masterfully weaves together historical context, investigative detail, and engaging interviews.

  • Keeps viewers guessing until the very end with its thorough examination of theories.

Google audience: Viewers lauded the documentary's intriguing subject matter and detailed investigation into the Gardner Museum heist. Many praised its ability to present complex theories in an accessible way and found the mystery itself captivating. Some expressed a desire for a definitive answer, but most appreciated the journey through the various possibilities.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

During the filming, one of the documentary's researchers stumbled upon a cryptic clue hidden within an obscure art journal, which is explored as a potential lead in the film.

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