Rating: R
Movie Release Date: September 10, 2004
DVD Release Date: April 12, 2005
Plot 411: A career criminal hooks up with a kid who is in a jam and they stumble upon a big league heist.
Review: John C. Reilly plays Richard, a career criminal with twos strikes against him. He lives his life as one long con job and takes whatever he can from everyone around him. When his long-time partner disappears on him, Richard recruits a young Mexican guy named Rodrigo (Diego Luna). He quicky changes his name to Brian to make him sound "white" and decides to test out Brian's skills. As Richard and Brian move from one mark to the next, they come across a heist that is too good to be true. This gig is the largest job that Richard has ever been confronted with and he just about foams at the mouth in anticipation of the rewards. This was an interesting take on heist films. It gives us a look at the tricks people play to survive as a thief. While other films make criminals look glorious and slick, this film's characterization of a con man is unimpressive. Reilly is totally unlikable in this role and is unapologetic for his actions. I guess this is a true nature of a shyster. Luna does pretty well, even while speaking English.
Watch It: For a slightly different type of con movie. This film shows that life as a criminal is not all flash like in Ocean's Eleven.
Skip It: Because despite being a heist film, it's kind of slow going for the most part.
Movie Release Date: September 10, 2004
DVD Release Date: April 12, 2005
Plot 411: A career criminal hooks up with a kid who is in a jam and they stumble upon a big league heist.
Review: John C. Reilly plays Richard, a career criminal with twos strikes against him. He lives his life as one long con job and takes whatever he can from everyone around him. When his long-time partner disappears on him, Richard recruits a young Mexican guy named Rodrigo (Diego Luna). He quicky changes his name to Brian to make him sound "white" and decides to test out Brian's skills. As Richard and Brian move from one mark to the next, they come across a heist that is too good to be true. This gig is the largest job that Richard has ever been confronted with and he just about foams at the mouth in anticipation of the rewards. This was an interesting take on heist films. It gives us a look at the tricks people play to survive as a thief. While other films make criminals look glorious and slick, this film's characterization of a con man is unimpressive. Reilly is totally unlikable in this role and is unapologetic for his actions. I guess this is a true nature of a shyster. Luna does pretty well, even while speaking English.
Watch It: For a slightly different type of con movie. This film shows that life as a criminal is not all flash like in Ocean's Eleven.
Skip It: Because despite being a heist film, it's kind of slow going for the most part.
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