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Heist, The
Heist, The
Stars: Ice-T, Luke PerryDirector: Kurt Voss
Summary: Ice-T stars in this streetwise action thriller. When a ring of gangsters map out a plan to hijack an armoured car carrying millions, they consider it to be that Holy Grail of criminals - the 'perfect crime'. Obviously, the plan goes horribly wrong, as the crew has to deal with a rival gang of criminals and end up in deeper than they'd ever imagined.
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Like a famous DIY product, Heistdoes exactly what it says on the box--no less and certainly no more--but is an enjoyable crime drama nonetheless. The story is a familiar one with ageing criminal (Hackman's Joe Moore) determined to pull off one last job before retiring. The usual sub-plots that accompany such a theme are all there (those in whose interest it is for him to continue, the realisation of growing old, the impact of the decision on those around him) and, to be honest, Heistoffers us very little that hasn't been seen before. It is, however, still a hugely watchable movie. Hackman may be sleepwalking through the role but he is still capable of dominating a screen in a way few of his contemporaries have been able to emulate. Delroy Lindo is superb as main foil Bobby, certainly more convincing than Rebecca Pidgeon's pouting wife Fran and Danny De Vito's overplayed crime boss. As with all such movies (Soderbergh's Ocean's Elevenbeing a prime example), the real joy comes in the planning and execution of the heist itself and the conflict between the prime movers. Heistcertainly has more than its fair share of twists and turns and is full of bluff, deception and double-crossing, keeping the viewer more than a little hooked right to the end. No work of genius, then, but certainly worth a look.
On the DVD:Heiston disc contains nothing here to get particularly excited about, aside from the interactive menu and theatrical trailer. Picture and sound quality are good, although there is no option to change the audio settings. Unimpressive extras are limited to a perfunctory list of main cast members.--Phil Udell
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