Take Five: Should we Steal for Love?
Take Five: Should we Steal for Love?

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Take Five: Should we Steal for Love?

2013
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Japanese

Up till 20 years ago, together with his father and 3 other people, Homura Masayoshi was part of the legendary group of thieves that called themselves 「TAKE FIVE」. This group stole from the rich who had acquired their wealth through immoral means. Due to an incident, Masayoshi decided to retire from the group, and settled into his life as a professor of Psychology at a reputable university. One day, he runs into a mysterious homeless woman, who passes him a picture of a Leonardo Da Vinci's painting, which prompts him to re-enter the world of thievery and resurrect 「TAKE FIVE」. Sasahara Rui joined the Burglary Division in the footsteps of her father, who had died in an accident involving a burglary heist. She wows to take down 「TAKE FIVE」 and stop them from stealing again. What was the real reason for the disbanding of 「TAKE FIVE」 20 years ago? Who is the mysterious homeless woman and what is the significance of the Da Vinci picture she had given to Masayoshi? How did Rui's father really died?

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Ron OliverGenres: Romance, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A charming thief falls for a detective who is investigating his latest heist. He must decide whether to continue his criminal life or pursue a relationship that could land him behind bars.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its lighthearted tone and chemistry between the leads, while others found the plot predictable and lacking originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its enjoyable premise and the lead actors' performances.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot that offers few surprises.

  • Seen as a pleasant, albeit unremarkable, romantic comedy.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable through public Google reviews.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Heist' before being changed to 'Take Five: Should We Steal for Love?'.

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