Classic Heist-recipe

Rating: 8/10 (26 April 2004)

Let me be honest: I enjoyed this movie right from the word go.
Why? Well basically because it takes the recipe for a classic heist movie and updates to suit a new millennium.
You have all the stereotypes in there, the nerd that break into every computer in the world, the explosives expert, the babe, the brains and of course the 'crook that can't be trusted' which in itself is a paradox.
You have a big loot, state of the art alarm systems, computers, guards, guard dogs, the police, Russians - and not least 3 tuned Mini Coopers.
All in all you have all the ingredients for a classic heist-movie.
The good thing about the movie is that it doesn't spend too much time 'assembling the squad' - that is taken care of before we enter the movie, so most of the focus is on the actual heists.
The acting is decent, but not overwhelming and the plot does offer some twist and turns, which makes it an enjoyable ride from start to finish.
It isn't better than the original - but then again it doesn't try to be either as it changes the premises by changing the plot - and it isn't better than Ocean's 11 either, where I think the acting is better.
It is still recommendable, and I have given it a 7 (out of 10 naturally - I follow the standard IMDb scale).