Réalisation:
Michael RadfordScénario:
Edward AndersonPhotographie:
Richard GreatrexMusique:
Stephen WarbeckActeurs·trices:
Demi Moore, Michael Caine, Joss Ackland, Derren Nesbitt, Rosalind March, Lambert Wilson, Nathaniel Parker, Ben Righton, Jonathan Aris (plus)Résumés(1)
A Londres dans les années 60, Laura Quinn travaille pour le florissante London Diamond Company. Mais elle a beau redoubler d'efforts, ses qualités ne sont pas reconnues et sa carrière stagne. Lasse de tout donner et de ne jamais rien recevoir, elle s'allie à Mr Hobbs, gardien amer qui se sent lui aussi trahi après toute une vie au service de la compagnie. Ensemble, ils vont mettre au point le plus ingénieux et le plus audacieux des plans pour dévaliser leur employeur qui n'est autre que le plus grand diamantaire du monde... (Metropolitan FilmExport)
(plus)Critiques (3)
In some ways, the film reminds me of the production of classic British crime comedies from the 50s and 60s. It is a sympathetic film with a solid script and an outstanding Michael Caine, where only Demi Moore in the main female role slightly spoils my excellent impression, as I truly don't like her and consider her an average actress. Just as the 19th century had the Count of Monte Cristo as its avenging angel, Michael Radford has his cleaner Hobbes, who - although just before retirement - can bring a powerful global corporation to despair along with its numerous security guards and excellent lawyers. Because I consider the script to be the most important aspect when reviewing movies, I lean toward a high rating here. In its essence, it is a simple plan that doesn't need any fancy high-tech gadgets and yet works perfectly. Overall impression: 85%.
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A very good, enjoyable film with (how else) a great Michael Caine and an equal co-star in Demi Moore. An offbeat plot ending with a twist that makes you go "Aha!"
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Un film moyen de chez moyen, et rien au monde ne pourra y changer quelque chose.
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