Grifter movies often explore the same territory. One last job, honor (or lack thereof) among thieves, smooth-talking con men, and femme fatales all make their way into your typical heist flicks more often than not. The trick to a good crime caper is doing these things with unique, entertaining characters and subverting expectations whenever possible, keeping viewers engaged and surprised. The Art of the Steal, written and directed by Jonathan Sobol, is able to do just that.
The setup is somewhat familiar: art thief/B-list motorcycle daredevil Crunch Calhoun (Kurt Russell, channeling a bit of Stuntman Mike), is sent to prison for five and a half years when his half-brother Nicky (Matt Dillon) rats him out on a job to save his own skin. Against Crunch’s better judgment, he’s coaxed into reuniting with Nicky on a new job once he’s out of prison, reuniting the old gang – Guy (Chris Diamantopoulos) and Paddy (Kenneth Walsh) – along with Crunch’s new crew, apprentice Francie (Jay Baruchel) and girlfriend Lola (Katheryn Winnick). Meanwhile, the group is being hunted by hot-headed Interpol Agent Bick (Jason Jones) and his art theft criminal consultant, Samuel Winter (Terrence Stamp).
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