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The Heist of the Century
El robo del siglo
2020 114 min Argentina, United States of America 18+
★7.3
Comedy, Thriller, Crime
Director: Ariel Winograd
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Description
In 2006, a group of thieves performed what is considered one of the most famous and smart bank heists in the history of Argentina. How they robbed the Rio bank is as surprising as what happened afterwards. This is their story.
Worldwide:
$7.63M
Starring
Guillermo Francella
Actor
Diego Peretti
Actor
Luis Luque
Actor
Awards
4 wins & 14 nominations total
Key opinion
El robo del siglo is widely regarded as a lighthearted and engaging heist film that leans into its true-crime origins with charm rather than high-tech flash. While some viewers feel the plot follows a predictable, standard structure, the charisma of the lead performances and the film's grounded, ingenious approach to the robbery make it a recommendable watch.
| Originality | The heist is characterized by realistic, low-tech ingenuity that distinguishes it from polished Hollywood blockbusters. | |
| Acting | Guillermo Francella delivers a standout, memorable performance that provides the film with its most significant character depth. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure follows a standard, predictable path that echoes common genre tropes found in films like Ocean's Eleven. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the execution of the robbery are divided: some find the heist tense and captivating, while others feel it lacks sufficient tension and fails to make deviations from the plan impactful. | |
| Acting | Reactions to the ensemble are split, with some praising the charismatic character interactions, while others find the majority of the crew to be indistinguishable and underdeveloped. |