Entrapment
Director: Jon Amiel
Actors: Sean Connery, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Ving Rhames
PlotA master art thief with an air of mystery is suspected of stealing a priceless Chinese mask. An insurance investigator, determined to prove his guilt and recover the artifact, concocts a plan to catch him red-handed. She devises an elaborate scheme to gain his trust, posing as a fellow thief seeking guidance and partnership. Despite his suspicions, he agrees to mentor her and they plan a high-stakes heist to steal a valuable artifact from a highly secure location. As the intricate preparations commence, a battle of wits ensues, entwining their professional lives and setting the stage for a complex relationship.
Their heist becomes a dance of deception, with each move calculated to outsmart the other. They break into the high-security facility and employ advanced technology and acrobatics to overcome complex security measures. Trust becomes increasingly fragile as secrets and personal motives unfold. Together, they orchestrate a daring robbery that balances on a knife's edge, each step pushing their skills and trust to the limit, with agendas aligning yet remaining contested. The plot crescendos at the heist’s peak, where irrevocable choices and unforeseen twists await, leaving fate uncertain as personal and professional boundaries blur.
Writers: Ron Bass, Michael Hertzberg, William Broyles Jr.
Release Date: 30 Apr 1999
Runtime: 113 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United Kingdom, Germany, United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Entrapment offers decent heist thrills with a passable 1080p transfer and solid soundtrack, but its overall appeal is marred by a generic execution and limited extras.
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