Thief
Release Year: 1981
Synopsis: 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.
My notes
First viewing
Criterion 4k remaster
I really enjoyed this movie. It was such an interesting counterpart to Heat. Dialogue was sharp but still natural. Characters were people with motivations and wants. The pacing was a little odd, with the final act feeling like a jumble, but after the big score, that felt appropriate. Intentional. And yeah, I empathize with Frank in just wanting a quiet life after all the work.
He did what Neil McCauley couldn't do though.