Thieves
Thieves

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Thieves

2018
Movie
80 min
English

A group of career thieves plan to take down a racetrack in Los Angeles which leads to deadly consequences for all.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Piotr SmigasiewiczGenres: Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A skilled thief, haunted by a past mistake, is drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse when he's blackmailed into orchestrating a high-stakes heist. He must navigate a treacherous underworld filled with double-crosses and ruthless adversaries, all while trying to protect those he cares about. The operation quickly spirals out of control, forcing him to confront his demons and make impossible choices to survive.

Critical Reception

Thieves received mixed reviews, with critics praising its stylish visuals and tense action sequences, but often criticizing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences found it to be a solid, albeit unoriginal, crime thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric cinematography and suspenseful set pieces.

  • Criticized for a familiar narrative structure and some thinly sketched characters.

  • An entertaining popcorn flick for genre fans, though lacking significant depth.

Google audience: Audience reviews were divided, with many appreciating the film's fast-paced action and gritty atmosphere. Some viewers found the storyline to be derivative of other heist films, while others enjoyed the performances.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in various industrial areas and urban settings in Poland to achieve its gritty aesthetic.

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