Cold War
Since the death of his wife three years ago, Ka Chu has become an assassin for Maria who has feelings for him that he cant reciprocate. On a mission in Seoul to take out Chue Chung, the Taiwanese gangster who controls South East Asia, Ka Chu realises that over these three years hes systematically taken out almost the whole of Chungs generation, leaving his younger brother Yung to take control. Realising that hes the next target with Marias finger on the trigger, an injured Ka Chu goes on the run with Kinko, a Korean woman he rescues from Chungs sexual advances, pursued by Yung and rogue Seoul policeman Wu.
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Plot Summary
Aging jewel thief Nick Wells plans one last heist before retiring to the Bahamas with his girlfriend. He teams up with a young, ambitious thief named Jack Teller, who has a reckless reputation. Their target is a priceless ancient scepter. As the job progresses, Jack's unpredictable nature puts the entire operation and Nick's life at risk.
Critical Reception
The Score received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances of the lead actors, particularly Robert De Niro and Edward Norton, and the intricate plot. However, some found the film to be a bit too conventional for a heist movie.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its star-studded cast and engaging heist plot.
- Noted for the dynamic between De Niro and Norton.
- Some critics found the film predictable despite its strong performances.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed 'The Score', appreciating the performances of the main actors and the suspenseful heist narrative. Many found it a solid crime thriller, though some felt it lacked a truly original edge.
Fun Fact
Marlon Brando's final film role was in 'The Score', where he played the fence, Max, for Nick Wells.
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