American Heist

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"Brothers in arms for life."
  • R
  • 2015
  • 1 hr 34 min
  • 5.0  (17,747)
  • 23

American Heist is a heist thriller movie from director Sarik Andreasyan and writer Raul Inglis. The movie features an ensemble cast, including Hayden Christensen, Adrien Brody, Jordana Brewster, Akon, and Tory Kittles. The movie takes place in New Orleans, where James (Hayden Christensen), a former criminal, is trying to start his life over. He has a girlfriend, Emily (Jordana Brewster), and a job at an auto garage. However, he is haunted by his past, which includes a stint in prison for armed robbery.

James' older brother, Frankie (Adrien Brody), is also a former criminal who has just been released from prison. Frankie has always been the black sheep of the family, and his release only creates tension between him and James. However, Frankie has a plan to rob a bank, and he convinces James to be his partner in crime.

Frankie hires Sugar (Akon) and Ray (Tory Kittles) to help them with the heist. The four men plan to use a garbage truck to break into the bank's vault. However, things quickly spiral out of control, and the robbery turns violent. James is left to deal with the aftermath of the heist and the consequences of his actions.

American Heist is a heist movie that focuses more on the characters than the actual robbery. The movie explores the relationship between James and Frankie and the reasons why they turned to a life of crime. It also delves into the struggles of trying to start over and leave your past behind.

Hayden Christensen delivers a solid performance as James. He effectively portrays the character's inner turmoil and the conflict between his desire for a normal life and his loyalty to his brother. Adrien Brody is also great as Frankie. He brings a certain charisma and charm to the character, even though he's a criminal.

The supporting cast, including Jordana Brewster, Akon, and Tory Kittles, all deliver solid performances as well. However, their characters feel underdeveloped and are mostly there to serve the plot.

One of the highlights of American Heist is the action scenes. The heist itself is well-executed and suspenseful, and the movie does a good job of keeping the audience on edge. However, the movie is at its best when it slows down and focuses on the characters and their relationships.

Overall, American Heist is a solid heist movie that is worth watching for the performances and the action scenes. While it doesn't break any new ground in the genre, it's a well-made and entertaining movie.

American Heist is a 2015 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes. It has received poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.0 and a MetaScore of 23.

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  • Release Date
    2015
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 34 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.0  (17,747)
  • Metascore
    23
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