Heist

Veteran thief Joe Moore plans one last score with his crew, aiming to steal $10 million worth of gold from a plane in a daring daylight robbery. However, his greedy wife, Fran, and his double-crossing mentor, "The Jew", complicate matters. As betrayal and violence escalate, Joe must navigate a treacherous landscape of shifting alliances to secure his retirement and protect his crew.

Heist received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Mamet's signature sharp dialogue, the intricate plot, and the strong performances from its ensemble cast, particularly Gene Hackman and Danny DeVito. While some found the complex narrative occasionally convoluted, the film was largely seen as a stylish and intelligent crime thriller.

• Praised for its witty and rapid-fire dialogue characteristic of David Mamet.
• Applauded for its clever, twist-filled narrative and intricate heist planning.
• Gene Hackman's performance as the weary but cunning thief was a standout element.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Heist, appreciating the complex plot and strong character performances. Many found the dialogue engaging and the heist elements suspenseful, though some noted the plot could be a bit hard to follow at times.

The film's screenplay, written by David Mamet, was originally titled 'The Spanish Prisoner' but was changed to 'Heist' to avoid confusion with the 1997 film of the same name, also directed by Mamet.