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The Thieves
도둑들
2012 135 min Hong Kong, South Korea, United States of America, Japan, Switzerland 16+
★7.1
Action, Crime
Director: Dong-hoon Choi
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Description
A gang of South Korean thieves team up with a Hong Kong crew to steal a diamond necklace from a heavily-guarded casino safe in Macau. As the cops close in, old betrayals — and misunderstandings — resurface.
US Gross:
$685,839
Worldwide:
$83.52M
Starring
Kim Yoon-seok
Actor
Lee Jung-jae
Actor
Kim Hye-su
Actor
Awards
Asian Film Academy 2013
— Best Film Editing
Asian Film Academy 2013
— Best Cinematography
Asian Film Academy 2013
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
The Thieves is a high-energy, international heist film that effectively blends ensemble drama with slick action sequences. While praised as a stylish and entertaining blockbuster, some viewers feel the crowded cast and complex plotting lead to an uneven experience.
| Direction | The film delivers impressive, Hollywood-grade action sequences and set-pieces, most notably the high-tension hotel rope chase. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative features a complex, multi-layered plot defined by constant betrayals, shifting rivalries, and internal distrust among the ensemble. | |
| Acting | The large ensemble cast provides a diverse range of character archetypes, though many critics felt the performances were competent rather than standout. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is divisive: some praise the relentless momentum, while others find the film suffers from a slow, dragging introduction and a bloated, stretched-out runtime. |