Entrapment
Entrapment

Entrapment

1999Movie112 minEnglish

Two thieves, who travel in elegant circles, try to outsmart each other and, in the process, end up falling in love.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users65%
Director: Jon AmielGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller, Romance

Plot Summary

A cunning insurance investigator, Virginia "Gin" Baker, sets a trap for a notorious international art thief, Mac. When Mac proves adept at evading her, Gin is forced to team up with him, leading them on a globe-trotting cat-and-mouse game filled with elaborate heists and unexpected romance. As their elaborate schemes unfold, Gin must decide where her true loyalties lie, while Mac toys with her intentions.

Critical Reception

Entrapment received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many praising the chemistry between Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones and the stylish heist sequences. However, the plot was often criticized for being convoluted and predictable, and some found the action sequences to be uninspired. Audiences were somewhat more receptive, enjoying the star power and the thrill of the heists, but critical consensus suggested a lack of originality and a thin narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones share undeniable chemistry, elevating the film.
  • The heist sequences are stylish and entertaining, though sometimes lack originality.
  • The plot is often convoluted and predictable, failing to deliver a truly thrilling experience.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Entrapment' to be an entertaining heist film, largely due to the charisma of its lead actors, Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones. While many appreciated the globe-trotting adventure and the chemistry between the stars, some viewers felt the plot was somewhat formulaic and predictable, and the action sequences didn't always live up to expectations.

Awards & Accolades

Catherine Zeta-Jones was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Actress. The film also received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song for 'View to a Kill'.

Fun Fact

Sean Connery was reportedly paid $20 million for his role in 'Entrapment', which was more than the film's entire production budget at the time.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I quite enjoyed this cyber-crime caper - the two stars have a chemistry that largely gets past the slightly fluffy dialogue and far-fetched plot. Catherine Zeta-Jones is, ostensibly, an insurance operative sent to help catch arch thief "Mac...
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Entrapment is a quality heist film with high stakes and great twists that overcomes its strange romantic moments.** Entrapment showcases clever heists, stunning leads, and beautiful locations resulting in a well-crafted and entertainin...
Wuchak

Wuchak

Millennium heist flick with Sean Connery, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Catherine’s derrière Gin, an insurance agent with the curious skills of a cat burglar (Catherine Zeta-Jones), is sent by her employer (Will Patton) to wiggle into the...