The biggest praise and criticism of the action heist movie of 2018 den of thieves Is it like that? Heat-light. But if you’re trying to make a heist movie, ripping off one of the best movies ever made isn’t a bad thing, as long as the end result elevates the product. I think this is the case den of thieves. It’s derivative, yes, sometimes to a fault, but it’s surprisingly clever and well-filmed, which makes this film stand out where other imitators have faltered.
den of thieves Follow a group of professional thieves as they plan their next big heist. But things get off to a bad start as they rob the armored truck and leave bodies on the ground. This is what attracts Nick “Big Nick” O’Brien, Gerard Butler’s slimy Major Crimes unit boss. opposite pacino Heat, Big Nick would probably be more comfortable hanging out with Alonzo training Day. He is a top-notch crook and, despite doing his best to catch the thieves, is a major antagonist of the film. He kidnaps Donnie (O’Shea Jackson Jr.), a bartender who confesses to being a getaway driver for a group of thieves led by a former Marine named Merriman (Pablo Schreiber). “It means I’m in a gang, only we have badges,” Nick says to Donnie, holding up his badge after pointing to his tattoo. Donnie is now Nick’s spy as thieves plan to rob the Federal Reserve, with Donnie risking his life to go between the two sides.
Heist movies live and die by their cleverness. It’s not smart to go into a bank and rob it at gunpoint, which is why movies are loved hell or high water (Super-duper recommended) has such memorable and layered characters to carry its stories. Why these people steal from banks instead of the act of robbery becomes the defining part of the story. den of thieves It is the opposite. It’s not very heavy on characterization, to the extent that I can’t tell you anything about some of the side characters (including their names, seeing you 50 Cent, who is actually in the movie), but two of its Spends much of the hour-and-a-half runtime focusing on the minutiae of planning the heist as well as the heist itself. And this is also a big robbery. Clever and inventive, even if you have to suspend disbelief here and there. if you like movies like this ocean 11 who spend a lot of time reconnoitring and planning before a big job, den of thieves It’s more like a heist, while also focusing on the robbery and inevitable shootouts.
Despite being a work of fiction, den of thieves was still heavy research To make the heist feel authentic. LA is the bank robbery capital of the world and the film makes sure to pay attention to detail within its film to make the action grounded and believable. Helping behind the scenes in guiding roles were an LAPD sheriff and a former undercover police officer, as well as a writer on the subject of bank robberies and the father of a producer who was part of the reserve’s development plan, which granted permission for the building. Production to take photoless tour. All of this helps to thrill the audience and bring to life the multi-step and inventive heists that take place over the course of the film. As mentioned, you have to suspend disbelief as there are some logical flaws in the plan, but it’s never such a big issue that it ruins the experience.
The shooting of the film has also been good. The moment the movie started, I immediately noticed the cinematography. Writer/director Christian Gudegast keeps the look of the film somewhat restrained, but also detailed, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the shady side of L.A. and many of its residents.
what keeps den of thieves it’s a little behind Very If you’ve seen it, it’s familiar Heat, which is about a group of cops looking for a group of professional thieves in L.A. HeatHe said there are iconic characters that have stood the test of time Whereas den of thieves While still charming, its characters aren’t well-defined or memorable. It’s also two and a half hours long and I think it could have been cut down a bit, especially since we spend so little time on the characters. It will start to explore these concepts, only to abandon them, which is even more frustrating than having no character development at all. There has also been a major shootout (as in) Heat Again) but credit where it’s due: the sound design is top tier, like the film it’s clearly influenced by.
but in the end, den of thieves It emerges stronger than many of its contemporaries that try to adopt a Michael Man-esque approach. Although it is familiar, it has at least put a lot of effort into crafting its world and heist. This makes the film more unique than you might think, especially considering the critical reviews and marketing (critics’ opinions of the film were mixed, but audiences mostly liked the film). If you’re looking for a good entertainment in LA and enjoy these types of movies, it’s worth a watch, especially since the sequel hits theaters (stay tuned for that review). den of thieves It’s not “cinema”, but it’s not demanding it either and delivers a film that’s better than you think.