'Heist' works best as A Decent Crime-Thriller, that delivers racy entertainment. Don't go looking for a miracle & you will be rewarded, especially if you like fast-paced films.
'Heist' Synopsis: A father (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) is without the means to pay for his daughter's medical treatment. As a last resort, he partners with a greedy co-worker (Dave Bautista) to rob a casino, which is owned by a Gangster (Robert De Niro). When things go awry, they're forced to hijack a city bus.
At 90-Minutes, 'Heist' is well-paced & never drags itself. Of course, the Writing is predictable & a sub-plot involving De Niro's estranged daughter (A Royally Wasted Kate Bosworth), appears unwanted. Luckily, some of the thrills work in here & the climax, does leave a mark.
Stephen Cyrus Sepher & Max Adams's Screenplay is decent, though predictable. Scott Mann's Direction is fine. Cinematography is alright. Editing is crisp. Action-Sequences are effective.
Performance-Wise: Jeffrey Dean Morgan is in excellent form, delivering a forceful performance from start to end. De Niro has portrayed a part such as this a number of times before & hence, he appears monotonous. Dave Bautista does well. Gina Carano deserved a meatier role.
On the whole, 'Heist' is an easy one-time watch.
'Heist' Synopsis: A father (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) is without the means to pay for his daughter's medical treatment. As a last resort, he partners with a greedy co-worker (Dave Bautista) to rob a casino, which is owned by a Gangster (Robert De Niro). When things go awry, they're forced to hijack a city bus.
At 90-Minutes, 'Heist' is well-paced & never drags itself. Of course, the Writing is predictable & a sub-plot involving De Niro's estranged daughter (A Royally Wasted Kate Bosworth), appears unwanted. Luckily, some of the thrills work in here & the climax, does leave a mark.
Stephen Cyrus Sepher & Max Adams's Screenplay is decent, though predictable. Scott Mann's Direction is fine. Cinematography is alright. Editing is crisp. Action-Sequences are effective.
Performance-Wise: Jeffrey Dean Morgan is in excellent form, delivering a forceful performance from start to end. De Niro has portrayed a part such as this a number of times before & hence, he appears monotonous. Dave Bautista does well. Gina Carano deserved a meatier role.
On the whole, 'Heist' is an easy one-time watch.