The Art of the Steal
The Art of the Steal

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The Art of the Steal

2010
Movie
101 min
English

A gripping tale of intrigue and mystery in the art world, this film traces the history of a collection of Post-Impressionist paintings - worth billions - which became the subject of a power struggle after the death of its owner. Dr. Albert Barnes.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users61%
Director: Jonathan SobolGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

An estranged son of a notorious art thief must reunite with his criminal father and his brother to pull off one last heist, stealing back a priceless artifact. However, their plan is complicated by the arrival of an Interpol agent and the discovery that their father may not be who he seems.

Critical Reception

The Art of the Steal received mixed reviews from critics, who often praised the film's energetic action sequences and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Kurt Russell. However, many found the plot to be predictable and the humor to be hit-or-miss.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praiseworthy for its heist elements and Kurt Russell's performance.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and uneven humor.

  • Seen as an entertaining, albeit somewhat formulaic, crime comedy.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a fun and entertaining heist movie with good action, though some noted that the plot could be a bit confusing at times. The cast, especially Kurt Russell, was often highlighted as a positive aspect.

Fun Fact

Kurt Russell reportedly performed many of his own stunts during the filming of the car chase sequences.

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