If our parents tell us that stealing is bad, then why do we always seem to cheer for the characters we meet during a good heist movie or TV show? Maybe because it’s kind of a victimless crime, and we love seeing the amazing and intricate plans they come up with executed to the smallest detail to pull off a seemingly impossible heist. Kaleidoscope on Netflix is one of those shows you root for Giancarlo Espositocharacter, Leo Pap, to stop the police and security. It also got us thinking about some of the best heist movies you should watch if you’re one of those people who love a good boost. Here are some of the best.
Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
With an A-list cast that includes George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damonand Andy Garcia, 11 Ocean’s Friends remake of the classic rat pack movie from 1960s Frank Sinatra plays the role of host, Danny Ocean. In this spot Steven Soderbergh version, Clooney is featured as the protagonist who, after being released from prison, hatches another plan to free the Las Vegas casinos from each of his $160 million in his back-up vault. The film spawned several more ocean heist films and showcased the power of star power at the box office, earning $450 million in total against an $85 million budget.
Robbery (2001)
David Mametamazing intro to heist star genre Gene Hackman as Joe Moore leading a group of veteran safecrackers in one last heist that will set them up for the rest of their lives. With Danny DeVito as Joe’s patron and Delroy Lindo as his longtime partner in crime, Mamet uses characteristic edgy and sometimes blunt dialogue to tell a story of brash and twisted momentum that only a great playwright/director can. Robbery is a terrific heist movie, and no list would be complete without it.
Baby Driver (2017)
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When the swordsman, DocKevin Spacey), finances the job and needs to assemble a team to pull off a series of complex and risky heists, he knows he must have Baby (Ansel Elgort) behind the wheel, as he is the best driver he has ever worked with. Along with a group of rag tags that includes Jamie Fox, Jon Hammand John Bernthalproblems arise when each member starts attacking each other, leading to some of the best cinematic car chase scenes ever caught on film. Baby on the drive is a cool game with a first-class soundtrack and an exciting ride.
City (2010)
To keep up with your best friend Matt Damon in ocean’s eleven, Ben Affleck shines on both sides of the camera in Town, a well-acted thriller in which he simultaneously guides and leads a group of Boston workers doing jobs that will put their entire lives on the line for a quick buck. This is a star heist movie that features Oscar-worthy actors. Jeremy Renner and Rebecca Hall as a pair of troubled associates of Affleck’s character Doug McRae looking to rack up big bucks before the cops find out about their plot.
Jackie Brown (1997)
Quentin Tarantinohis meteoric rise to the top of the cinematic universe saw him stop in 1997 to dive deep into the heist genre with a gritty Jackie Brown. One of the things that all the films on this list have in common is the incredible cast of actors who hone their craft. This one is no exception, because Pam Grier stars starring as a flight attendant who tricks her arms dealer boss Ordell Robbie (Tarantino’s muse) Samuel Jackson) and plot to run away with some serious money until Michael Keaton stars as one of the cops tasked with hunting down the elusive and seductive crook.
Now You See Me (2013)
If you were a master magician with world-class sleight of hand skills, would you use them to steal millions of dollars? That’s exactly what the team of thieves does Now you see me producer Louis Leterrier. Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisherand Dave Franco known as the entertainment group The Four Horsemen and they decide to team up to make the most of each of their talents to pull off a series of major heists in full view. But don’t blink, because not everything is as it seems when they underestimate rogue federal agent Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo), which can have its own agenda. The film did well enough to earn two more entries to form a heist-loving trilogy.
Heat (1995)
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One of our favorite directors Michael Manncouldn’t pass up the opportunity to work with both Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro in this heist crime thriller that follows a game of cat and mouse between two big screen legends in the 1995s. Heat. Pacino is a troubled cop who is trying to save his family while also doing his best to catch up with De Niro and his gang of armed bank robbers who take great pride in their meticulous and dangerous money grab. It’s a battle of wits and wills between legends in a film that also benefits from stunning cinematography and a superb director’s precise pace. Val Kilmer, Ashley Juddand Tom Sizemore they all provide solid support in this criminally (no pun intended) underrated film.
Inside Man (2006)
Clive Owen (Dalton Russell) is a charming and charismatic leader in this excellent adventure that lasts several days. After Russell’s team uses the hostages to find a path to freedom. Denzel WashingtonDetective Keith Frazier is not about to let him and his team escape the clutches of the NYPD. However, he must tread carefully, as this tense, gripping thriller has dozens of innocent lives and plenty of loot for the smart criminal. Jodie Foster also excels as a forced mediator between the two, as she attempts to broker an agreement without revealing her hand in regards to her own involvement in the crime.
Source: Collider
