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Thief

1981·Movie
2h 3min·R
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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A , crime movie: , but never gory, .

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000... tax free.

Frank is an expert professional safecracker, specialized in high-profile diamond heists. He plans to use his ill-gotten income to retire from crime and build a nice life for himself complete with a home, wife and kids. To accelerate the process, he signs on with a top gangster for a big score.
Neo-Noir CrimeHeist ThrillerCharacter StudyGritty RealismAtmosphericExistential DramaMichael Mann StyleIntense DialogueUrban Underworld

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Is Thief worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 78).

What tropes does Thief use?

Politically Incorrect HeroPolitically Incorrect VillainFaux Affably EvilEven Evil Has StandardsSuspiciously Apropos MusicHand SignalsAuthor AppealThe DragonTracking DeviceEven Evil Has Loved OnesBadass BoastBook Dumband 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Politically Incorrect Hero, Politically Incorrect Villain, and Faux Affably Evil.