A Glean movie guide
The Perfect Heist, Unraveled
Nothing is as it seems.
Suspenseful crime thrillers where the biggest score is the final plot twist.
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The movie list
- 01
The Usual Suspects
A masterclass in misdirection that features one of the most iconic plot twists in cinema history.
Held in an L.A. interrogation room, Verbal Kint attempts to convince the feds that a mythic crime lord, Keyser Soze, not only exists, but was also responsible for drawing him and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro harbor – leaving few survivors. Verbal lures his interrogators with an incredible story of the crime lord's almost supernatural prowess.
- 02
Inside Man
This tense hostage negotiation keeps you guessing about the true motive behind the robbery until the very end.
When an armed, masked gang enter a Manhattan bank, lock the doors and take hostages, the detective assigned to effect their release enters negotiations preoccupied with corruption charges he is facing.
- 03
The Sting
A quintessential con-artist film that delivers a satisfying, elaborate twist on the traditional heist.
A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.
- 04
Now You See Me
A high-energy thriller where illusionists use their stagecraft to pull off impossible bank heists.
An FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money.
- 05
Heist
David Mamet’s sharp dialogue and intricate double-crosses make this a must-watch for fans of complex plots.
Joe Moore has a job he loves. He's a thief. His job goes sour when he gets caught on security camera tape. His fence, Bergman, reneges on the money he's owed, and his wife may be betraying him with the fence's young lieutenant. Moore and his partner, Bobby Blane, and their utility man, Pinky Pincus, find themselves broke, betrayed, and blackmailed. Moore is forced to commit his crew to do one last big job.
- 06
The Bank Job
Based on a true story, this heist spirals into a dangerous political conspiracy with high-stakes reveals.
Terry is a small-time car dealer trying to leave his shady past behind and start a family. Martine is a beautiful model from Terry's old neighbourhood who knows that Terry is no angel. When Martine proposes a foolproof plan to rob a bank, Terry recognises the danger but realises this may be the opportunity of a lifetime.
- 07
Logan Lucky
A clever, unconventional heist film that proves you don't need a high-tech crew to pull off a brilliant scheme.
Trying to reverse a family curse, brothers Jimmy and Clyde Logan set out to execute an elaborate robbery during the legendary Coca-Cola 600 race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
- 08
Trance
A psychological puzzle where memory loss and hidden truths turn a simple art heist into a mind-bending game.
A violent gang enlists the help of a hypnotherapist in an attempt to locate a painting which somehow vanished in the middle of a heist.
- 09
Reservoir Dogs
Focusing on the aftermath of a botched job, this film keeps the tension high as the crew hunts for a traitor.
A botched robbery indicates a police informant, and the pressure mounts in the aftermath at a warehouse. Crime begets violence as the survivors -- veteran Mr. White, newcomer Mr. Orange, psychopathic parolee Mr. Blonde, bickering weasel Mr. Pink and Nice Guy Eddie -- unravel.