Watch The Lonely Maiden
- 2009
- 1 hr 30 min
In The Lonely Maiden, a comedy-drama heist movie, three security guards working at an art museum in Boston, Roger (Christopher Walken), Charles (Morgan Freeman), and George (William H. Macy), develop an obsession and decide to steal three of the most valuable pieces in the museum. Among the pieces is the Lonely Maiden, a painting that Roger has a particular attachment to as he had a huge hand in bringing the painting to the museum.
Roger convinces George and Charles to help him steal the artworks after they learn that their jobs are in jeopardy, and their current employer plans to sell off the pieces of art. With no other options, the trio quickly devise a scheme to steal the paintings before they're lost forever.
The heist proves to be a challenging one, as the three men have to determine how to steal the paintings without getting caught or alerting the authorities. Predictably, things quickly turn complicated, and their initial plan quickly spirals out of control, and they find themselves embroiled in a series of hilarious incidents, each with its unique set of problems.
Throughout the movie, we see the three men successfully avoid entangling themselves in the intricate web of museum security measures as they gradually amass a go-bag and rehearse their plan.
Marcia Gay Harden also features prominently as Rose, the manager of the museum who appears to have a crush on Roger, putting pressure on the elderly character to reveal his true identity.
As the movie unfolds, we see their bond and friendship tested in unexpected ways; they argue, squabble, and sometimes disagree about their approach to things. Their heist soon takes on deeper meaning beyond just saving their jobs as the men begin to understand that the paintings represent a lot more than just mere monetary value.
The characters are portrayed by talented veteran actors, and the cast's chemistry is undoubtedly one of the movie's high points. Their comedic and robust performances are well executed, and the trio never shies away from delivering the laughter in classic cheeky fashion.
Although there are some tense moments in the movie, it's primarily a lighthearted comedy-drama. The Lonely Maiden combines an excellent heartwarming story, humor, and suspense, making it an enjoyable watch from start to finish.
Overall, The Lonely Maiden is a heartwarming and hilarious movie about three unlikely friends attempting to steal treasured artwork to save their jobs. The cast delivers a remarkable performance, and the heist is hilariously executed, making the movie a fun and engaging watch from start to finish.