Den of Thieves
2018USA★ 6.93.5 pt match
Both films sit with loyalty under pressure, guilt, and paranoia. They share the same lens on corrupt institutions and class and money. Same energy: tense, cold and detached, methodical, and escalating.
The Score
2001GermanyLanguage: EnglishDirected by Frank Oz★ 6.7
Available in English: subtitled
An aging thief hopes to retire and live off his ill-gotten wealth when a young kid convinces him into doing one last heist.
Themes and style
Tone
tensedark comedycold and detached
Pacing
slow burnescalatingmethodical
Story
heistcon deceptionsurvival
Emotion
loyalty under pressureguiltlongingparanoia
Themes
class and moneycorrupt institutions
Feel
cerebralrewatchablecrowd pleaserdiscussion starter
Violence
moderateWhere to watch
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Heat
1995USA★ 7.93 pt match
What ties these together is longing and loyalty under pressure. They share the same lens on corrupt institutions and class and money. Same energy: tense, cold and detached, slow burn, and methodical.