While not a loaded disc, Criterion provides just enough content to satisfy those looking for creative insight. Similar to how Frank is an expert thief and excels at his work, so does Michael Mann-and Criterion rewards the film as such. Whether it’s Ingmar Bergman or Michael Bay, if you excel, Criterion respects your work. Criterion has no boundaries when it comes to films they choose to put on disc. That love comes courtesy of the good people at Criterion. With Thief being the first film written and directed by Mann, he came out of the gate guns blazing, turning the neo-noir genre on its head, and overnight, he made himself known like, well, a thief in the night.Įven though it took longer than it should have for me to see the film, I am glad it is getting the love it rightly deserves. Though the cast is small, each character serves a purpose with the performances on target. If you like Heat and the technical skill that Michael Mann adds to his films, Thief could be right up your alley.
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Just because I like one movie doesn’t automatically mean that I would enjoy the other, though. Add on the technical expertise between both films- Heat and Thief share the same DNA.
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From the crook with a strict moral code to the woman that changes his life and values-both characters have the same traits. That and Thief share a lot of the same similarities.
And enjoy I did!Īs I had mentioned earlier, one of my favorite films within the Michael Mann filmography is Heat.
I had heard about Thief many years before I got around to buying the Criterion edition disc and getting the time to sit and enjoy it. Not wanting to spoil the film, I will leave the plot summary at that. When Frank loses a payment, he and his partner Barry (James Belushi) cross paths with Chicago Outfit member Leo (Robert Prosky) to form a shaky partnership. Not having to take risky robberies, Frank can hide in plain sight: appearing as a legitimate businessman. With his romantic partner, Jessie (Tuesday Weld), in tow, Frank seeks structure. Frank (James Caan), a closed-off, high-end thief, is looking to fulfill his life. The themes and ideas explored within Thief appear to be as simple as the title itself. Thief, the topic of today’s article on physical media (namely, the Criterion release), shows a director and actor in top form. His recent output leaves a lot to be desired, but thankfully, I have started getting into his earlier work, and I’m glad I haven’t given up on Michael Mann yet. Ali doesn’t work, and the less said about Blackhat, the better. Public Enemies is not a great film on rewatch, and Miami Vice is a disappointment across the board. Looking back, though, I have a hard time enjoying most of the films I have seen and lack a desire to watch ones I have yet to view. He did Collateral, a solid film for most of its runtime, and I enjoyed the hell out of Public Enemies when it was first released. That’s not to say I’m not a fan of his work- Heat being one of my favorite films of all time-its that the rest of his filmography has been scattershot for me. To come clean right off the bat, I am not a staunch supporter of Michael Mann, the filmmaker.
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