- Actors: Gene Hackman, Rebecca Pidgeon, Danny DeVito, Delroy Lindo, Sam Rockwell
- Directors: David Mamet
- Writers: David Mamet
- Producers: Andrew Stevens, Art Linson, Cas Donovan, Don Carmody, Elie Samaha
- Format: PAL
- Language English
- Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Warner Home Video
- DVD Release Date: 27 May 2002
- Run Time: 109 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0000649K6
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 12,298 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Like a famous DIY product, Heist does exactly what it says on the box--no less and certainly no more--but is an enjoyable crime drama nonetheless. The story is a familiar one with ageing criminal (Hackman's Joe Moore) determined to pull off one last job before retiring. The usual sub-plots that accompany such a theme are all there (those in whose interest it is for him to continue, the realisation of growing old, the impact of the decision on those around him) and, to be honest, Heist offers us very little that hasn't been seen before. It is, however, still a hugely watchable movie. Hackman may be sleepwalking through the role but he is still capable of dominating a screen in a way few of his contemporaries have been able to emulate. Delroy Lindo is superb as main foil Bobby, certainly more convincing than Rebecca Pidgeon's pouting wife Fran and Danny De Vito's overplayed crime boss. As with all such movies (Soderbergh's Ocean's Eleven being a prime example), the real joy comes in the planning and execution of the heist itself and the conflict between the prime movers. Heist certainly has more than its fair share of twists and turns and is full of bluff, deception and double-crossing, keeping the viewer more than a little hooked right to the end. No work of genius, then, but certainly worth a look.
On the DVD: Heist on disc contains nothing here to get particularly excited about, aside from the interactive menu and theatrical trailer. Picture and sound quality are good, although there is no option to change the audio settings. Unimpressive extras are limited to a perfunctory list of main cast members.--Phil Udell
DVD Description
DVD Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Trailer
Languages: Audio 2.1 English, Italian
Subtitles: English, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish
Widescreen 1.85:1
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is my no. 1 heist film (an apt name). I find it more tense than Heat, darkly comic than The Italian Job (which is more camp comedy).
It's the plot and the dialogue ('Why did the Chicken cross the road? Because the Road crossed the Chicken.') that does it for me everytime. Everybody plays it cool without feeling the need to wear matching black suits and sun-glasses (a la Reservoir Dogs). It's true the twists keep comming, and the ending may be a downer for some (Though I found it very satisfying) - but if you're not up for that then perhaps you shouldn't be watching a Heist film - these things were built for Twists and Turns.
Hackman proves he's one of the greatest actors of all time kicking ass and spitting venom with the best of them (much like Clint Eastwood 35 years ago). Lindo is on top form and an equal sparring partner to Hackman. But it's in Devito's performance that you may find the bigest suprise. Those who've seen him from family films like Twins, Junior and Matilda may want to look away - He is just a right bad-ass in this film. There isn't an ounce of remorse in his character. It suprised me how nasty he can be.
Unfortunately it's never gotten the same attention as other lesser films (Ocean's 11/12). But it's a diamond in the rough, and at this price is a steal. If you're still undecided, I leave you with one of Hackman's lines:
'I tried to imagine a man smarter than myself. Then I tried to think, "What would he do?"'
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Heist, i think is one of the best modern heist movies and it's a shame it has such bad write ups, apart from it's thrilling plot, Gene Hackman and Danny DeVito deliver fantastic performances, I admit this film does have a lot of twists but i think that just makes it more exciting, the first time you watch the film it can be a bit confusing with all of it's twists however it really is a brilliant film with an unexpected ending.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A very enjoyable movie, full of twists and turns (some more predictable than others). Gene Hackman carries the lead with his usual style and competence, supporting cast less so. Fan though I am of Danny De Vito, I still find it difficult to take him in a serious role. Without giving anything away, my biggest disappointment was where the story goes to at the end because it's not in keeping with the reast of the movie. Although it's probably the most realistic option it wasn't what the viewer necessarily wanted to see - not this viewer anyway. Definitely worth a watch.
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Brilliant film
Lots of twists and turns keep you on your toes, like this style of film, you wont be disappointed, go for it.
Published 10 months ago by Asian Beauty
Hackman on form
Heist is a no nonsense thriller with Gene Hackman on top form and lifting it out of the ordinary. He has the ability to put a quiet power into his performances without the need to... Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2009 by Pete
Great cast,great director ......
I was really keen to watch this movie as the cast and directors gave me a real sense of 'hell what can be bad about it' type feeling
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Published on 21 Nov 2007 by C. I. Iles
Deja Vu
When one member of an ice-cool gang gets recognised while on a job their future plans are thrown into disarray. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2003 by Andrew Moore
This film has more twists than a corkscrew rollercoaster
When the film starts off it goes straight into the action and minus a few scenes it doesn't stop until the credits start rolling. Read more
Published on 29 May 2002
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