Product: Vinci (2004)
Rating: 4.0
Veni, Vidi, Vici Vinci
I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, although my limited understanding of Polish was put to the test and the English subtitles were quite helpful. The plot was relatively subdued by American standards, but it was quite humorous at times and there were plenty of plot twists to keep me enthralled. Having visited Krakow twice in real life, I appreciated the views of the city that the movie offered. Look for the Krakow bugle call!To summarize briefly: On medical parole from prison, incorrigible thief Cuma (Robert Wieckiewicz) reunites with his old friend Julian (Borys Szyc), a former criminal associate who's become a police officer in the interim. Cuma has been hired to take part in the biggest heist of his criminal career: stealing Leonardo da Vinci's painting "Lady with Ermine,"known simply as Vinci in certain circles, from the Czartoryskich Museum in Krakow. But can Julian persuade his former partner to relent from stealing the national treasure and handing it over to the broker who arranged for his early release? With the dishonest broker and a crack police squad keeping multiple eyes on him, Cuma elects to try the heist anyway, while Julian struggles to decide whether to help him or stop him.Gaining access to the painting is simple in comparison to actually getting away with it, but Cuma's techniques are quite unorthodox and unexpected... :-)