American Heist (2014) (original) (raw)
James owes his life to his older brother, Frankie after taking the rap for a crime they committed together. While Frankie served time, James worked to turn his life around, got a steady job and began courting his former girlfriend Emily. Now, Frankie is released and back on the streets with no money and no place to go.
James owes his life to his older brother, Frankie after taking the rap for a crime they committed together. While Frankie served time, James worked to turn his life around, got a steady job and began courting his former girlfriend Emily. Now, Frankie is released and back on the streets with no money and no place to go. (less)
Director: Sarik Andreasyan
Writer: Raul Inglis
Starring: Hayden Christensen, Adrien Brody, Jordana Brewster, Aaron V. Williamson, Laura Cayouette, Elena Sanchez
Producers: Gevond Andreasyan, Sarik Andreasyan, Tove Christensen, Georgy Malkov
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Review by Brian Orndorf, June 18, 2015
3 / 10
To pull off a crime movie these days, a production needs imagination or a decidedly thrilling show of force. The limply titled �American Heist� doesn�t have any personality or presence, electing to work on a to-do list of clich�s instead of trying to rework known elements for optimal surprise. It�s dreary work, cynical and unfinished, using familiar beats of reluctant criminality and brotherly bonding to work through material we�ve all seen before. Not even performances can wake this sleeping film, which is primarily interested in camera placement, not searing storytelling. James ...read more...
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