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Heist [DVD] [2001]
enlarge	Director: David Mamet Actors: Gene Hackman, Rebecca Pidgeon, Danny DeVito, Delroy Lindo, Sam Rockwell Studio: Warner Home Video Category: DVD List Price: ~~£13.99~~ Buy New: £1.94 as of 23/11/2009 11:37 GMT details You Save: £12.05 (86%) New (18) Used (18) from £1.28 Seller: selectcheaper Rating: 8 reviews Sales Rank: 15334 Format: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), Italian (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), Danish (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), Icelandic (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Italian (Dubbed) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 1 Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 110 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 7321900213219 ASIN: B0000649K6 Theatrical Release Date: November 9, 2001 Release Date: May 27, 2002 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Like a famous DIY product, IHeist/I 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, IHeist/I 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 IOcean's Eleven/I being a prime example), the real joy comes in the planning and execution of the heist itself and the conflict between the prime movers. IHeist/I 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.p BOn the DVD:/B IHeist/I 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.--IPhil Udell/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 8 1 2 Next » As good as it gets March 28, 2006 Mr. H. Williams (Somerset, UK) 6 out of 6 found this review helpful 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).pIt'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.pHackman 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.pUnfortunately 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:p'I tried to imagine a man smarter than myself. Then I tried to think, What would he do?' Another great performance from Gene Hackman January 9, 2004 4 out of 5 found this review helpful 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. This film has more twists than a corkscrew rollercoaster May 30, 2002 4 out of 5 found this review helpful 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. With a brilliant story line and what seems like a million twists it's hard to take your eyes of the screen. Gene Hackman once again shows how capable he is and engages with the audience as soon as the film starts and although Danny Divito only acts a small part in the film he plays this part excellently. brThe film itself keeps you occupied from beginning to end and I like the way then when you do begin to get bored something will happen to spark it back into life, but as the film gets near to the end you get fed up with twists in the plot and although I said they were a good thing at the beginning of the review you can easily guess what is going to happen next because they are very repetitive but this really is the only downside to the film. brThe DVD extras are a little short in numbers with a theatrical trailer and an interactive menu as the only extras, this is below standards for any DVD.brOverall this film deserves the 4 stars I've given it with the only things keeping it from having a 5 star rating being the guessable twists to the plot and the poor DVD extras but its still worth buying. Hackman on form June 7, 2009 Pete (UK) 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 overact and here he gives a powerful understated show of a man at the top of his game, similar to his acting in Enemy of the State. br /Top notch Twists and turns into the wrong direction May 31, 2002 7 out of 8 found this review helpful 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. Showing reviews 1-5 of 8 1 2 Next »

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