"Den of Thieves" is a pretty good cops-and-robbers film, even though it doesn’t hurry along. The story follows a familiar formula—cops versus robbers—but with an attempt to throw in some surprises. It's structured like a heist movie: you see the planning stages, then the actual robbery, and of course, the expected betrayals. It isn't breaking any new ground, but there’s enough action to hold your attention. The direc…

I’ve often thought it would be clever to take the money destined for destruction – those shredded or burned banknotes – and make a fortune from it. "Merrimen" (Pablo Schreiber) has apparently come up with just such an idea: he intends to steal $30 million from the Federal Reserve in a bold robbery. What complicates matters is that local police officer "Nick" (Gerard Butler) has been tracking him, and after one of his…

This film takes inspiration from _Heat_, but it’s not really like that movie at all. Final rating: ★★½ - There were aspects I found appealing, but ultimately it didn't fully succeed.

Den of Thieves clocks in at 140 minutes and is a heist movie that pays homage to earlier crime thrillers like Heat (1995) and The Usual Suspects (1995). This marks Christian Gudegast’s first time directing, and he also contributed to the script and served as producer. The film has some very quick action scenes; both the visuals and audio quality were quite impressive. The performances delivered and a plot twist wa…

This film was fantastic; I really enjoyed the storyline and its unexpected turns. It maintained a feeling of suspense from beginning to end, with moments reminiscent of *The Usual Suspects*. It features an impressive ensemble cast, making it something you shouldn’t miss.