Thief

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William L @RT70826415 Aug 16, 2026 Michael Mann’s first theatrical release might very well be one of the greatest debuts of all time!!! James Caan stars as a thief who is looking to settle down and get out of the life of cracking safe’s but gets caught up in much more!!! With Amazing visuals, amazing music score by Tangerine Dream, and amazing performances by James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Jim Belushi, Willie Nelson, & Robert Prosky. This crime thriller is a much watch!!! See more Ashequl I @Tofa13 Aug 15, 2026 Michael Mann’s Thief (1981) is a moody, meticulously detailed crime thriller that laid the blueprint for modern heist cinema. James Caan gives one of the finest performances of his career as Frank, a professional safe-cracker desperate to build a normal life, only to entangle himself with a ruthless mob boss who threatens his freedom. Supported by a sharp, authentic screenplay and iconic dialogue—particularly the brilliant diner scene—the film excels as a character study. While the pacing can feel slow at times due to Mann’s focus on atmospheric, technical safe-cracking details, the slow-burn approach pays off tremendously. Capped by an explosive, unforgettable final shootout, it remains a great, highly rewarding watch. See more thiago S @Thiagostone May 30, 2026 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Alice S. @AliceSophie May 29, 2026 🤌😎🤌 what an amazing crime flick The soundtrack rips so unbelievably hard. Like wow. Tangerine dream? Sign me the fuck up. The cinematography makes Chicago look like one of the coolest cities on planet earth. Mostly riveting dialogue with some unhinged dialogue peppered in. If you think about this as a prequel to elf it becomes the funniest movie ever made. My first Michael mann (also his! lol) and I'll definitely be returning See more bob C @RT46426964 May 29, 2026 Great criminal profile movie with Caan on top form. Nice conclusion with new-ish use of rock music. See more nick S @Nick_S May 15, 2026 Excellent camera work with some really nicely arranged shots. Stunts were impressive. The casting was spot on. All round an excellent gangster movie with an interesting look into safe cracking. See more Read all reviews

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