The Opportunists

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The Opportunists

R

Released Aug 11, 2000

1h 29m

Drama

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47%

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All Victor Kelly (Christopher Walken) really wants is to be a responsible man, earn an honest living, and in so doing, redeem himself for the lifetime of trouble he has brought down on his small, fractured family. But Vic's skills as an auto mechanic are not nearly as marketable as his safe-cracking skills, and he soon finds himself risking everything for a chance to make an easy score.

Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Crime movies always seem to have neat endings. There's a chase or a shootout, a trial or a confession. The Opportunists is messier than that. It is less a matter of the big payoff than the daily struggle.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2000

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MaryAnn Johanson

Flick Filosopher

[A] compact and understated treasure of a film.

Dec 30, 2006

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Frank Swietek

One Guy's Opinion

Rated: C-

Jul 24, 2006

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Film Threat

Rated: 2.5/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Aug 12, 2005

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Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

Rated: C

Apr 9, 2005

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Penelope Y

The pace of this movie felt a bit slow for my taste, but I was curious to watch because of Christopher Walken and Cyndi Lauper. I was impressed by Lauper’s transition from music to acting. That said, I’m not sure I’d watch this one again.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/07/25

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Adrian M

Heartfelt movie. A serious yet a bit comic drama, done with lots of fondness, by actors and the director alike.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/02/24

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Steve D

It is hard to care about these characters given the setup.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

Not bad. Anything with Christopher Walken is usually well-produced and worth a watch. He plays such an interesting creep. This film is more about the characters than action, and it's about what happens when you agree to commit a crime with morons.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

I remember liking this film... Don't remember it very well though. Time to watch it again! :D

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Audience Member

I remember liking this film... Don't remember it very well though. Time to watch it again! :D

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Synopsis

All Victor Kelly (Christopher Walken) really wants is to be a responsible man, earn an honest living, and in so doing, redeem himself for the lifetime of trouble he has brought down on his small, fractured family. But Vic's skills as an auto mechanic are not nearly as marketable as his safe-cracking skills, and he soon finds himself risking everything for a chance to make an easy score.

Director: Myles Connell
Producer: John S. Lyons, Tim Perell
Screenwriter: Myles Connell
Distributor: First Look
Production Co: Eureka Pictures, Kalkaska, Prosperity, Flashpoint, Clinica Estetico
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 11, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 17, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $581.1K
Runtime: 1h 29m
Sound Mix: Dolby, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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