The Hot Rock
by Peter Yates
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Actor: George Segal, Moses Gunn, Paul Sand, Robert Redford, Ron LeibmanDirector: Peter Yates
Brand: REDFORD,ROBERT
Cinematographer: Edward R. Brown
Editor: Frank P. Keller
Editor: Fred W. Berger
Producer: Bobby Roberts
Producer: Hal Landers
Writer: Donald E. Westlake
Writer: William Goldman
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 1.0; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 1.0; Spanish (Original Language), Dolby Digital 1.0; French (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 1.0
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 101 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-05-20
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Movie Reviews of The Hot Rock
Movie Review: "The Habitual Crime"
Summary: 5 Stars
In a nutshell, master thief Dortmunder (Redford) and his thoroughly New Yawk crew are hired by an obscure and highly nationalist African government to steal (back) a huge diamond. They do, but unintended consequences just keep things going wrong. They adapt, persevere and ultimately overcome.
I don't own this movie, but every time I come across it on the television, I'll stop and watch it all the way through.
I wouldn't call this film a Redford vehicle, although the way the camera looks at him, with his tousled hair and his totally mod but perfectly fitted clothing, you can't miss that this film is almost exclusively about him. George Segal, arguably at the height of his 70s stardom, barely gets in edgewise.
When it comes time to break into the police station, the bumbling cops are good, but my favorite aspect of it is the steadfast realization of the precinct's captain that the revolution has arrived. Made in 1971, there was an awful lot of turmoil, with Vietnam, student violence, demonstrations, significant race problems and economic issues, and this scene took full advantage of that. Look for a very young Christopher Guest as one of the rattled cops.
One of my comedic heroes, Zero Mostel, gets a choice role as a conniving lawyer (is that redundant?). Surprisingly, he's not the raging scene-stealer in this film that he is in almost everything else I've ever seen him in. He fills out his character magnificently, of course, but he's just another one of the fascinating cast of characters.
The film is a wonderful snapshot of a New York City gone forever. The street scenes are as real as you can get, shot on location. The helicopter flight may seem long and drawn out, but other than simply getting their rental fee's worth, one can't help but notice the loving attention given the World Trade Center towers, still under construction. There's also the brown smog of that era; one feels almost sentimental. As the film closes and Redford struts down the urban canyon, you can see the Pan Am--that business concern now long gone--building rising behind him.
You will remember: Afghanistan-bananastan.
Bottom line: This is a wonderfully shot and acted family film, suitable for all ages, an overlooked classic. It is light, fun, and easy to follow, and while may have acted better, he never looked better. The characters are all unique and highly watchable, woven together to make a film that's not only enjoyable, but is also a moment in time of a long-lost New York City.
Summary of The Hot Rock
A team of cat burglars try to steal a diamond from a museum but all their careful planning is powerless against their bad luck.Genre: Feature Film-Action/Adventure
Rating: PG
Release Date: 20-MAY-2003
Media Type: DVD
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