Thief
by Michael Mann
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Actor: James Belushi, James Caan, Robert Prosky, Tuesday Weld, Willie NelsonDirector: Michael Mann
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Letterboxed, NTSC, Special Edition, Widescreen
Picture Format: Letterbox, 2.35:1
Running Time: 124 minutes
DVD Release Date: 1998-07-01
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Movie Reviews of Thief
Movie Review: Highly underrated, for discerning viewers. Quality work.
Summary: 5 Stars
I hadn't seen this in 15 years and was amazed at how much better it is in every way to the high end noisy Hollywood slop that blows up in our faces these days. The acting, script, look, feel, and moody soundtrack are all top notch. Michael Mann could learn something by studying his old work here instead of torturing us with expensive and boring garbage like Miami Vice. This is not for shoesized IQ's with ADD who need to see stuff blowed up real good every 5 minutes, but if you have a brain that enjoys great character development, cinematography, and subtleties of tension and mood, go for it. A gem in any collection.
Summary of Thief
Frank is an expert professional safecracker specializing in high-profile diamond jobs. Studio: Tcfhe/mgm Release Date: 06/18/2002 Starring: James Caan Tuesday Weld Run time: 124 minutes Rating: R Director: Michael MannThief's dark noir spaces are tinged with the neon palette that has become the trademark of director Michael Mann (Miami Vice, Heat). This was his first theatrical film, and all the elements that characterize his later style (and this is a very stylistic film) are dominant. Equal parts grit and glamour, the story is simple. Frank (James Caan) is a lone-wolf jewel thief who was, in his words, brought up "by the state." In prison he was apprenticed to a master thief, played by Willie Nelson. When Frank's successful career comes to the attention of an avuncular syndicate boss (Robert Prosky), Frank is offered (and accepts against his better judgment) a deal that should allow him to retire and enjoy the family life he covets. But the deal sours, and Frank is left to decide what his nature truly is, lone wolf or family man. Thief melds its jazzy visual style with heightened realism: the jewel thief's tools of the trade are authentic, up to the 8,000 degree thermal lance used to cut through a nearly impregnable safe. Some of the bit parts are played by real-life, highly successful jewel thieves, who acted as consultants. And their presence informs the superb dialogue, as every word rings true. In one long, engrossing scene, James Caan gradually persuades the woman he wants to start a family with (Tuesday Weld in one of her most affecting performances) that they should be together. The film was photographed beautifully by Donald Thorin and further emboldened by the driving rhythms of Tangerine Dream. The DVD contains a very funny commentary track by the director and James Caan. --Jim Gay
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