The Thieves

[Spoilerless Review] Many viewers will portray the film as a Korean version of 'Ocean's 11'. It is an easy comparison, and at least for the first half of the movie not too far from the truth. However, with three major female characters as part of the heist crew, 'Thieves' is more than just a vehicle for metro-sexual pretty boys trying to recapture brat-pak cool. There is nothing tough or gritty for most of the movie, but for these thieves stealing money always trumps style. The dialog contains many good one liners, but it's not the emphasis of the movie.But as with many Korean movies (such as 'The Good, the Bad, and the Weird'), there is still an inherent quirkiness to the characters and their delivery. This not a black comedy, but the movie will crack a lot of smiles. Good acting with good chemistry, the "dialog" is good but the movie is not dubbed in English.Strengths of the movie include some ethnic tension/interplay as Korean, Chinese, and multi-racial characters have to work together in multi-cultural Hong Kong to rob jewels being held within a casino. Aside from the ethnic allegiances, most characters also have a personal history between them that sometimes crosses those cultural lines, making for complex relationships that shift. In fact, you'll likely find yourself rooting for different characters in the first half of the movie than you will in the second. As crew members are captured or killed, who survives to live to see any 'happy ending' changes quickly.At over two hours the film is to a certain degree almost two movies in one, the first being more of the quirky heist type and the second being more straight up action. The film is not rated, I would peg it at PG-13: lots of shooting with blood, but not excessively gory, some sexual inuendo (and some language), but no nudity. Strong cinemaphotography/picture, good audio/well mixed. Production well on par with movies from the States. Really the only people who won't enjoy the film are those who don't want to read sub-titles.While the film starts off a little cliche, it quickly evolves with some truly unexpected twists and turns. Not many extras other than a short "making of", trailer, etc. but at this price still a great vallue. Highly entertaining with strong rewatch value. 4 1/2 stars.

This is the Korean version of Leverage, but far better. I watched this twice after receiving it, plus all the extras they throw in. I think I got the better end of the deal on this purchase. It is not hard to fall in love with the characters. The actors and actresses do an exceptional job in making the movie really come alive; plus the casting crew made sure each character is distinct so you are never lost in what each person is doing. There are so many elements and twists that you will not leave your seat until it is over.

Wow! I've discovered Asian films have an honesty about life which is totally lacking US films. The Thieves is a wonderful ensemble cast film as thieves team up for a huge heist. Great acting and characters and a complex script makes this a fun movie. It's also profound when one of the characters says "I've followed the wrong dream" as something goes terribly wrong for them. Fresh, funny and action packed - buy it!

I just watched this movie over the weekend with the wife. I was happy that the movie actually strayed from my Ocean's 11 assumptions going into it. I love Ocean's 11 mind you, but was looking for something that would be more original. This movie was that, definitely some twists on who the villains and good guys are in this movie, as you're watching, you can see where everyone's motivations are and see the situations in different lights.

This was a highly rated movie but it did not come across too well... The plot is a bit complicated, a group of thieves try to steal a diamond but nearly all of them have plans on their own after the theft.PQ is good and audio just as good. The subtitles are good in the sense they carry the plot pretty accurately. It is a worth a rent...

was delivered on time and the quality was what I expected.

I found the cast of this story so good, that I wanted them to have more to do. The story seemed to formulaic for me. I cannot say I definitely would watch a sequel, since some of the characters would not be able to be in it. Maybe a prequel w/ a stronger story to surprise me? So yeah, lovely cast, story wanting...

It's a simple story of 10 thieves all trying to work together to pull off a big job but at the same time backstabe everyone else and make off with the loot.If you're up for a thriller, this is a good one.

This is one of the finest caper movies i've seen in a long time with a lot ofdouble crossing.movies like Ocean-Eleven comes to mind.after seeing this one thoughit definitely had a lot more action with some very good wire work as well.you will see what i meanif you get this movie.there are two group of thieves who have to work together to steal one diamond.the Tear Of The Sun.i don't want to spoil your fun but you got to see it.if you can get past the subtitletrust me you will love it. i did very much.

Arrived in a timely manner. Condition is perfect, it’s like I unwrapped it brand new myself. Very happy with my purchase!

This 2012 Korean film in original language and with English subtitles concerns the banding together of two rival gangs of thieves to steal a diamond. One gang is Korean the other Chinese. THe film shows the background of the Korean thieves and their particular specialities as they undertake a number of heists from 'impossible to break into and out' locations. They meet up with opposite numbers with the view and help of an insider to steal a diamond which it was revealed stolen from the original thieves by the current owner. A number of double dealing situations arise which are resolved during and after the steal and subsequent events involving corrupt policemen. There are also some interesting extras.

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This movie has pretty much everything, heists, humour, good crooks, bad crooks & the odd dodgy cop with some double crosses thrown in for good measure. It makes no difference that its in at least 4 languages, mostly Korean with Chinese and Japanese with some (very small amounts) of English too. worth watching more then once, just so you can take it all in.