
Thief
Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000... tax free.
Directed by Michael Mann
Produced by Mann/Caan Productions, United Artists
A neo-noir crime thriller about a skilled safecracker caught between his dream of legitimate life and the inescapable gravity of the criminal underworld.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is Thief scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Thief sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Thief violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Does Thief end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is Thief easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Thief
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Thief
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Thief, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Thief, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Thief, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































