Heists

8

Heat (1995)

Overview

Cops and robbers play a high-stakes chess game in LA's criminal underworld. Bank jobs and diner showdowns crackle with tension, though the runtime might rob your patience.

7

Ocean's Eleven (2001)

Overview

Smooth-talking crooks orchestrate a Vegas vault caper with swagger and smarts. Glitzy fun with a star-studded crew, but the stakes feel more like a poker bluff.

7

The Italian Job (2003)

Overview

Gold bars and Mini Coopers race through Venice in a revenge-fueled steal. Clever twists keep the engine revving, though the plan's polish outshines the heart.

7

Reservoir Dogs (1992)

Overview

A diamond heist unravels into a blood-soaked whodunit of mistrust. Gritty dialogue and raw tension shine, but the nonlinear style might snag you up.

8

Baby Driver (2017)

Overview

A wheelman syncs getaways to a killer soundtrack, dodging crime's consequences. Stylish chases and sharp edits hum, but love's tempo slows the rhythm.

7

Inside Man (2006)

Overview

A mastermind's bank job toys with cops and hostages in a cerebral standoff. Twists keep you guessing, though the motives slip through the cracks.

7

The Town (2010)

Overview

A Charlestown crook's heart gets held hostage by a heist's fallout. Boston's grit fuels intense scores, but romance robs some of the edge.

6

Den of Thieves (2018)

Overview

Hardened thieves face off against rogue cops in a Federal Reserve showdown. Grit and gunfights pack a punch, but clichés burglarize the originality.

7

Ocean's Eight (2018)

Overview

A chic crew swipes jewels at the Met Gala with flair and finesse. Glamour sparkles, but the heist's shine dims next to its glitzy predecessor.

6

Going in Style (2017)

Overview

Old-timers rob a bank to reclaim their dues with charm and chuckles. Senior shenanigans steal smiles, though the caper's more cozy than cunning.

6

Masterminds (2016)

Overview

A dimwitted driver stumbles into a cash van heist with harebrained hilarity. Goofball gags hit hard, but the brain trust runs low on smarts.

5

Mad Money (2008)

Overview

Fed-up workers swipe cash from the Federal Reserve with goofy gusto. Zany antics cash in laughs, but the plan's as flimsy as funny money.

8

Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

Overview

A desperate bank job spirals into a sweaty, real-life hostage saga. Raw emotion and chaos grip tight, though the heat drags a bit.

7

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

Overview

A subway heist holds New York hostage in a high-speed mind game. Tense negotiations thrill, but the remake lacks the original's grit.

6

Armored (2009)

Overview

Guards turn robbers in a tense armored truck heist gone awry. Loyalty cracks under pressure, but the plot's armor has some weak spots.

6

The Hatton Garden Job (2017)

Overview

Seasoned crooks pull off a diamond district raid with old-school guts. True-crime grit glitters, but the execution's not quite a jewel.