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The Hurricane Heist
2018 103 min United Kingdom, United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.4
Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller
Director: Rob Cohen
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Description
Thieves attempt a massive heist against the U.S. Treasury as a Category 5 hurricane approaches one of its Mint facilities.
Budget:
$35M
US Gross:
$6.12M
Worldwide:
$32.52M
Starring
Toby Kebbell
Actor
Maggie Grace
Actor
Ryan Kwanten
Actor
Key opinion
The Hurricane Heist and its similarly titled counterparts divide audiences between those who appreciate their historical intent or genre ambition and those who find the technical execution severely lacking. While some viewers value the focus on specific historical narratives and character-driven moments, the overall consensus is hampered by inconsistent CGI, wooden performances, and erratic pacing.
| Cinematography | The technical quality of the visual effects is consistently criticized for looking amateurish, unpolished, and reminiscent of early-stage gaming graphics. | |
| Acting | The acting is widely viewed as lackluster and miscast, failing to capture the nuance required for either intense action or historical drama. | |
| Score | The film's tone and effectiveness are split; some find the score and editing jarring and tension-less, while others feel the music and pacing create an engaging, focused narrative. | |
| Theme | The historical narratives and thematic explorations of wartime bravery provide a compelling look at overlooked squadrons, though this is often undermined by a disjointed screenplay. |