Heist: Jane
Heist: Jane

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Heist: Jane

2015
Movie
4 min
English

A young woman in bad company is out of her depth in a bank robbery. Heist is an experimental film in both single shot films, and in the way gender influences the audience's interpretation.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Google Users56%
Director: David Gordon GreenGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former CIA operative, Jane, is forced back into action when her estranged father is kidnapped by a brutal crime syndicate. She must use all her skills to track them down and rescue him before it's too late. The mission takes her through a dangerous underworld where loyalties are tested and every move could be her last.

Critical Reception

Heist: Jane received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Gina Carano's performance and the action sequences, but criticizing the predictable plot and underdeveloped supporting characters. Audiences generally found it to be an entertaining, albeit formulaic, action film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Gina Carano delivers a strong performance as a capable action hero.

  • The film offers some well-executed fight choreography and chase scenes.

  • The plot is largely uninspired and relies on tired genre tropes.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a decent action flick, with many appreciating the fight scenes and Gina Carano's role. However, some expressed disappointment with the story's predictability and lack of originality.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Bus 657' and later rebranded as 'Heist' in some markets, with 'Jane' added to specifically highlight Gina Carano's lead role.

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