I watched this movie on the basis of the cast alone - how could something with Jack Nicholson, Michael Caine & Judy Davis in the cast be other than brilliant? The answer, if this is an example-is "easily".
The plot is convoluted, unbelievable, the acting patchy and in the case of Davis - drastically overplayed. Michael Caine once again proved what a versatile actor he is, but was stumped by the stupid storyline. Jack Nicholson did what he increasingly seems to do these days - just drifted through the role (I had the impression he could hardly wait to go home and get the whole thing over). Stephen Dorff did his best with a part that never really defined itself - Jennifer Lopes should not give up her day job - no further comment!
I feel that the writers and producers should have watched some of the excellent heist movies from the past and learnt the lesson that it is OK to have a convoluted plot as long as you keep the action going.
A waste of time and talent.
The plot is convoluted, unbelievable, the acting patchy and in the case of Davis - drastically overplayed. Michael Caine once again proved what a versatile actor he is, but was stumped by the stupid storyline. Jack Nicholson did what he increasingly seems to do these days - just drifted through the role (I had the impression he could hardly wait to go home and get the whole thing over). Stephen Dorff did his best with a part that never really defined itself - Jennifer Lopes should not give up her day job - no further comment!
I feel that the writers and producers should have watched some of the excellent heist movies from the past and learnt the lesson that it is OK to have a convoluted plot as long as you keep the action going.
A waste of time and talent.