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To Rob a Thief
Emilio, a Colombian con man, arrives in LA with two weeks to complete his plan to rob a former colleague, Claudio Silvestrini, who's made a fortune using infomercials to peddle snake oil to Latin immigrants. Emilio's friend Alejandro, who sells pirated DVDs, has assembled a team of amateurs, who, as Alejandro says, will go unnoticed because they're immigrants. The team must gain entry to Silvestrini's well-guarded mansion, steal two keys to access a vault, and then get the money off the property. A father and his tomboy daughter, a nervous Cuban actor, a techie, and a muscle man make up the team, plus Alejandro has been courting Silvestrini's nanny. Will they be enough?
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Plot Summary
A down-on-his-luck ex-convict, haunted by his past mistakes, tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. However, his attempts at a new life are complicated when he gets entangled in a dangerous heist with a group of old associates. He must navigate loyalty, betrayal, and the ever-present threat of the law to protect his family and find redemption.
Critical Reception
To Rob a Thief received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics. While some acknowledged the film's gritty atmosphere and intentions, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with praise often directed at the performances of the seasoned cast, but criticism focused on the film's pacing and derivative nature.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gritty portrayal of urban crime and the efforts of its veteran cast.
Criticized for a formulaic plot and a lack of originality.
Often found to be a slow-paced and uninspired entry in the crime thriller genre.
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Fun Fact
Michael C. Hall, known for his roles in 'Six Feet Under' and 'Dexter', plays a relatively minor, uncredited role in this film, reportedly as a favor to the director.
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