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From ‘Mission: Impossible’ to ‘Bullet Train’: 5 heist films that deserve a spot on your watchlist
How can anyone ever resist the mapped blueprints, the ultimate goal of wealth, the plot twists of escapes, the edge-of-your-seat drama, and the clever masterminds? Hollywood contributed some iconic heist films to cinematic history – packed with schemes, flawless techniques, and something new on the table. Some of the films embedded themselves in pop culture, lauded as the ultimate cinematic experience. From ‘Mission: Impossible’ to ‘Bullet Train,’ here’s a list of heist films that should be part of your watchlist.
‘Mission: Impossible’
Directed by Brian De Palma, the first ‘Mission: Impossible’ film set the cornerstone for the beloved franchise. Starring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, the story revolves around the falsely accused agent trying to clear his name after a failed mission. The charming spy forms a team to get the confidential information without alerting security. Released in 1996, the cast includes Jon Voight, Jean Reno, and Ving Rhames. ‘Mission: Impossible’ can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
‘Ocean’s Eleven’
Directed by Steven Soderbergh, ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ set the tone for the modern-day heist film after its 2001 release. Led by George Clooney as Danny Ocean, the plot revolves around the gangster who recruits his team to loot Las Vegas casinos owned by his ex-wife’s lover during a boxing match. The iconic cast includes Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Casey Affleck, Bernie Mac and Andy Garcia. ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar.
‘Thelma & Louise’
Directed by Ridley Scott, the heist film only becomes better and feistier with friends on a road trip after murdering a man who attempted sexual assault. Starring Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, ‘Thelma & Louise’ perfectly incorporates females in the male-dominated field – and surpasses. In the empowering trip, the girls rob a convenience store, which they deemed impossible. The cast includes Brad Pitt, Christopher McDonald, Harvey Keitel and Michael Madsen. ‘Thelma & Louise’ is available on Amazon Prime Video’s MGM+.
‘Inside Man’
Directed by Spike Lee, ‘Inside Man’ features a policeman, a bank robber, and a power broker engaging in negotiations after a heist turns into a hostage situation. Starring Denzel Washington and Clive Owen, the 2006 film has layers that were never imagined – secrets, complexities, and hidden motives. The additional cast includes Jodie Foster, Willem Dafoe, Kim Director, Bernie Rachelle, and Christopher Plummer. ‘Inside Man’ can be watched on Amazon Prime Video.
‘Bullet Train’
Directed by David Leitch, ‘Bullet Train’ perfectly blends comedy, action and heist drama as the crime occurs on a high-speed train in Japan. Led by Brad Pitt, the assassin finds himself in the middle of rivals with different objectives while he is simply present to retrieve a briefcase. The cast includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Joey King, Sandra Bullock, and Logan Lerman. ‘Bullet Train’ can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
