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I love this movie. I've read all the bad reviews, even James Caan's disparaging comments about it, and I can't agree. Yes, it's silly - but that's the point! It's slapstick in the old sense. The story is compelling, Diane Keaton's earnestness is a ridiculous contrast, and Michael Caine's wry performance provides an anchor to James Caan and Elliot Gould's playful, over-the-top mugging. The period costumes and sets are delicious, and Caan and Gould are adorable together, with some of the best buddy-movie chemistry I've ever seen. Don't expect 'Citizen Kane,' just enjoy the movie.
Rated 4/5 Stars •
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
12/16/23
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Michael Caine, Elliot Gould, James Caan, and Diane Keaton
Two conmen, Walter & Harry in the early 19th century are down on their luck with their entertainment act
But they want to go all out with the biggest heist
So they put their faith in the biggest safecracker, Adam Worth in the world along with a crusading newspaper woman, Lissa
She wants to steer them in a new direction of their lives and out of the harsh prison sentence
They're tasked with targeting the biggest most secure back in Lowell, Massachusetts
It's kinda funny everyone is on board with these two conmen and their skilled robbing tactics
The heist is the only cool portion of the movie where everything else before is kinda stagnating
It's a bit heavy handed and the direction and tone are muted in many spots but Keaton gives a fiery performance and it's well photographed
Gould and Caan make for a fun, likable duo too
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
03/31/23
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Simmering comedy, but the heist caper behind it is worthwhile.
Rated 3/5 Stars •
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
02/06/23
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A sweet and funny movie. Michael Caine's elegant con man is superb. James Caan singing and dancing isn't far short.
Rated 4/5 Stars •
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
02/22/23
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Gorgeously produced period comedy about two vaudevillians getting involved in a heist. Unfortunately, the film isn't all that funny and is waaaaay overlong. Cann and Gould are charming in the leads as Harry and Walter and there is a great supporting cast that includes Michael Caine, Diane Keaton, Charles Durning, Burt Young and many others. Still, it all doesn't add up to much entertainment, other than to marvel at the gorgeous production design and cinematography.
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
01/31/23
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A financial bomb and critically hated when it came out, it doesn come across as a lesser rip off of The Sting. That being said, it features 3 of the top male actors in the 70's (Gould, Caan, and Caine, (all to be reunited a year later amongst the cast of all casts in A Bridge Too Far), as well as one of its biggest female stars (Keaton, who coincidentally appeared previously in The Godfather with Caan). Smaller parts are played by Burt Young, David Proval, and Charles Durning. who all help make it worth watching once.
(When Adam Worth is discovered by the police in a tunnel leading to the vault of the Commercial Bank & Trust Co. of Lowell, Mass)
Adam Worth: But you see, old fellow, I'm on my way IN, not OUT....
Chatsworth: Adam, where'd you find those two oafs?
Adam Worth: Oh, they're not oafs, Jack. They would require practice to become oafs.
Harry Dighby: [singing] He's not the real Prince Herbert. I am!
Adam Worth: I need a favor, Mr. Durgom. I want these two clods assigned to the nitro detail, as soon as possible.
Warden Durgom: You mean permanently, sir?
Adam Worth: No, Mr. Durgom. Not permanently. Just until they die!
Rated 3/5 Stars •
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
02/20/23
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