The best heist movies keep us coming back for one more job.
Movies and heists are the perfect pairing.
The best heist movies draw us in time and time again to the illusion of it all.
Dead Presidents (1995)
Its not your fault youve been brainwashed by America.
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That part proves to be surprisingly simple.
It also wraps them around an incredible heist adventure that tackles the ethics of thievery.
That suave criminality is a big part of the reason why 1999sThe Thomas Crown Affairstands out from the pack.
), the heart of the film is still its two leads.
It all builds toward a genius final heist that nourishes the soul and mind.
Inception (2010)
It feels odd to callInceptiona heist movie.
The best heist stories are fundamentally twisty tales that find ways to keep us engaged through every turn.
Its also one of the most lovable, clever, and strangely wholesome versions of that concept.
Inside Man (2006)
I will eternally envy those who get to watchInside Manfor the first time.
Her employer wants her dead, and the DEA wants her to cooperate.
Time is almost always a factor in heist movies.
Crews are forced to race against the clock before the cops show up and the game is over.
Like the best heist crews,Heatfeatures an all-star cast doing what they do best in almost perfect unison.
Thats understandable and morally responsible.
However, we are also often attracted to heist movies because they are so damncool.
It rightfully remains the go-to option for millions who simply want to enjoy the art of the heist.
