Plastic (2014) (original) (raw)

British heist drama, based on a true story. Scam artists Sam and Fordy have long been successful at stealing money through elaborate credit card fraud schemes. However, when they steal from local criminal kingpin Tariq and he becomes aware of the theft, Sam and Fordy must use every trick in the book to pay back the money or face the consequences of their actions. With the help of their friends they fly to Miami where they plan on raising the funds through a number of targeted scams. Can they pay back the money before it's too late?

British heist drama, based on a true story. Scam artists Sam and Fordy have long been successful at stealing money through elaborate credit card fraud schemes. However, when they steal from local criminal kingpin Tariq and he becomes aware of the theft, Sam and Fordy must use every trick in the book to pay back the money or face the consequences of their actions. With the help of their friends they fly to Miami where they plan on raising the funds through a number of targeted scams. Can they pay back the money before it's too late? (less)

Director: Julian Gilbey
Writers: Chris Howard (XXII), Sacha Bennett, Julian Gilbey, Will Gilbey
Starring: Ed Speleers, Alfie Allen, Will Poulter, Sebastian De Souza, Emma Rigby, Mem Ferda
Producers: Lord Kirkham, Martin Hughes, Daniel Toland, Chris Howard (XXII), Alessandro Forte, Frank Mannion

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Review

Review by Brian Orndorf, September 25, 2014

3 / 10

The �Ocean�s 11� template hits a new low with �Plastic,� a British import hoping to present itself as joyride of thievery, sex appeal, and turns of plot. Unfortunately, co-writer/director Julian Gilbey (�Rise of the Footsoldier�) has difficulty working out the tone of his movie, submitting wretched acts of life-destroying villainy, only to suggest that these ghouls are the good guys. Derivative and weirdly sleazy, the picture is completely cross-eyed, watching Gilbey work overtime to generate a slick offering of escapism, only to stumble with every ridiculous scene. �Plastic� doesn�t simply de ...read more...

| | My rating | 7.0885% like it | | ----------- | --------------- |

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