Rated PG-13 for language
Starring Pierce Brosnan, Salma Hayek, Woody Harrelson, Don Cheadle
Directed by Brett Ratner
The Story:
Max (Brosnan) and Lola (Hayek) are jewel thieves. Really good ones. They've been chased by FBI Agent Lloyd (Harrelson) but never caught. He knows they are guilty, but can never prove it. When they retire to a tropical island paradise to get married, Lloyd shows up on their doorstep to let Max know that he knows the real reason Max is there is to steal the one diamond he never got his hands on. Then local mobster Henri (Cheadle) tells Max he better steal the diamond for him. What's poor Max going to do?
Ah yes, the heist film.
I love them.
This one is also a lot of fun.
It plays up the humorous aspect, which is something you should expect from a Brett Ratner film.
As I am an unabashed fan of Ratner's films, I have no problem with that.
The movie barrels along nicely, very little drag at all through the proceedings.
The scenery is stunning, and all of the actors seem to be having a great time with the movie. Some great chemistry between the three leads makes for a very engaging story.
Like the gem Max is coveting, this film is an overlooked gem that has aged gracefully over the last decade.
Final Grade: B+ maybe even A-
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: I do own it, and sadly it's been out of circulation for far too long. I forgot how fun it was.
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