Heist
Heist

Heist

2015Movie93 minEnglish

A father is without the means to pay for his daughter's medical treatment. As a last resort, he partners with a greedy co-worker to rob a casino. When things go awry they're forced to hijack a city bus.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes16%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users46%
Director: Scott MannGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former Marine is pushed into a dangerous robbery to pay for his daughter's medical treatments. He must outwit a veteran crime boss and escape the police in a high-stakes chase across the city. The situation escalates rapidly as loyalties are tested and the body count rises.

Critical Reception

Heist received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised the action sequences and the presence of veteran actors, many found the plot predictable and derivative of other heist films. The pacing and character development were frequently cited as weaknesses.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film features some decent action set pieces but is ultimately let down by a tired and unoriginal script.
  • Robert De Niro's presence is a highlight, but even his performance can't salvage the film's predictable plot.
  • Lacks the tension and ingenuity expected of a heist movie.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a forgettable entry in the heist genre, with many noting that it failed to offer anything new. While the action was deemed acceptable by some, the overall lack of originality and compelling characters led to disappointment.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Bus 657' before being renamed 'Heist' for its international release.

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Reno

Reno

> A father's desperate attempt to save his sick daughter! Even though the film visually resembling with 'Speed', the story was completely different and okay kind. It was from the 'The Tournament' director and has a good cast. De Niro pla...