Movie #1945 "King of Thieves" (netflix, dvd rental) -- I rented this because we like heist films, and this is based on the largest heist in British history, but it is perpetrated by a gang of retired criminals. It sounded funny, and it was , but just occasionally. The acting is very competent with Michael Caine, Tom Courtenay, Ray Winstone and Jim Broadbent. But the script could explain more, esp. when they have a new young guy with them --- while explaining to him, the audience could get some knowledge of how they are doing things. Of course, the idea that Kenny (Courtenay), the lookout, is very deaf so he misses a huge alarm that they didn't shut off is just one of many of the old-timer jokes --- but when the heist isn't going on, the action is a bit slow. I would give it 3.5 out of 5.
"KING OF THIEVES" 1 HOUR AND 48 mins Rated R 2019
Based on an improbable true story, this star-studded crime drama recounts the 2015 robbery of London's Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Co. -- the largest and most audacious heist in British history, perpetrated by a gang of retired criminals.
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