Den of Thieves

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  • 2018


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41 % Rotten
$ 11 Million
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Positive Reviews 56
Negative reviews 49
Average Rating 2.6/5
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3.2
Its derivative and drowning in stagnant machismo, but stark enough to work. Av Club
2.0
Its biggest setback is its star, who comes across as a complete asshole from start to finish. Den Of Geek
3.1
The first thing you should know about this movie is that, yup, it really is two hours and twenty minutes long.A fellow reviewer and I were discussing .. Rogerebert
1.5
Save for a few clever twists and winning performances from OShea Jackson Jr. and 50 Cent (ne Curtis Jackson), Den of Thieves is the kind of bloated cr .. Indie Wire
2.5
Ambition isnt a bad quality to see in a January movie.The simplest thing to call Den of Thieves would be a heist thriller, but its a relatively elabor .. Variety
0.5
Like so many overplotted crime caper films today, Den of Thieves is preoccupied with elaborate machinations so improbable that its exhausting to follo .. Austin Chronicle
2.0
Den of Thieves spends its overly long runtime juggling action tropes but fails to establish a tone of its own. Time Out
2.0
Its been 23 years since Michael Manns landmark LA crime opus Heat alchemised pulp into gleaming screen spectacle, raising the possibility an entire ge .. The Guardian
2.5
Den of Thieves displays a reverence for the taut and moody tension building tactics of Michael Manns Heat.
2.5
But despite its technical gloss and effective performances, Den of Thieves never manages to feel other than hopelessly derivative. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
Clichs combined with poor dialogue and badly drawn characters that lack dimension bog down the heist movie Den of Thieves, which fails to sustain, or .. IGN
3.5
While the pace is methodical and steady, Gudegast establishes great tension throughout, using careful reveals and systematic storytelling.
2.0
Slick and solid in moments, Den Of Thieves disappoints with its reliance on easy plotting and gruff, overcooked acting. One for Butler completists onl ..
2.0
Den of Thieves is a 90 minute thriller stretched out over a punishing two hours and twenty minutes. Cinema Blend
2.0
What makes it even more shameless is how itas filtered in a completely ridiculous, ultra wannabe macho perspective thatas trying to be cool but winds .. JoBlo
1.9
Its the films most highly charged confrontation, which isnt saying much.The tagline for Den of Thieves is pick a side, but neither side is particularl .. The Globe And Mail
3.1
The robbery itself is well plotted, and its not revealing too much to say that it sets the stage for an epic broad daylight shoot out that is Heats bi .. Philly
3.0
Instead of strapping you on the edge of your seat, Nicks laborious investigation lacks thrill and is sleep inducing.
2.5
Its the kind of picture that doesnt have an easy time finding somebody for the audience to root for. Rogers Movie Nation
2.8
It lacks much entertainment value, characters worth caring about and is weighed down with a pointless story. Sover
3.8
This is an enjoyable genre film that successfully executes most of the tropes viewers expect. ReelViews
1.5
However, its not easy to create another Heat, a feature beloved in cineaste circles, often hailed as one of the best of the 1990s. Blu Ray
2.5
A lot of that success, though, is simply because he hasnt given us actual characters. Mark Reviews Movies
3.5
Way too much time is spent on this sentimental angst, adding nothing of worth to what should be wall to wall shootouts, chases and high technology cri ..
3.5
Way too much time is spent on this sentimental angst, adding nothing of worth to what should be wall to wall shootouts, chases and high technology cri ..
3.8
Filmmaker Michael Gracey does a fantastic job of immediately drawing the viewer into the briskly paced proceedings, as The Greatest Showman kicks off .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Watching the gang and actually the genius of the gang implementing their various plans was one of the appeals to the movie to me. You Tube
2.0
Gerard Butler, channelling a chain smoking gorilla, is Big Nick OBrien, a Los Angeles super cop who likes punching suspects in the face, drinking on t .. The Times
3.5
Most obviously, of course, will be Heat, Michael Manns terrific action flick pitting two of Hollywoods legendary actors squaring off as men on opposit .. Screen It
4.5
Christian Gudegast lacks Manns peerless technique and moral complexity, but for a movie so conspicuously wearing its chief influence on its sleeve, th .. The Wrap
3.1
PLOT A bank robbing crew attempts to knock over the Los Angeles branch of the Federal Reserve. News Day
3.5
And its not a January dog; unlike many movies released right after the end of year crush of awards contenders, Den of Thieves is a solid genre picture .. Film Journal
1.0
The guns and body count make it feel like a cross between zombie horror and war extravaganza. Hindustan Times
3.0
Its also the sort of movie that unless you havent guessed already has no time for women.Thats not necessarily a bad thing; a point could be made that .. Hindustan Times
4.0
For a moment, you think its flabby filmmaking, but then it ultimately pays off. Az Central
2.0
The films sole virtue is its finale a complicated plot twist that sparks a belated, and brief, surge of interest. Smh
1.5
The acting is good to strong and the heist parts are fun to watch with some truly tense moments, but they are too few and far in between to make this .. Cinema Crazed
4.5
A Recipe of Futile Ingredients The major factor that elevates this above standard DTV entertainment is its serviceable cinematography and occasional t .. Film Inquiry
2.0
It has gotten to a point where he elevates mostly terrible concepts into dumb fun. Flickering Myth
4.5
What Works: For an action film, Den of Thieves does its job of keeping its audience at the edge of their seats.Theres action in every scene and plenty .. Book My Show
2.0
A more hardboiled version of those fanciful Fast & Furious films, the very macho and not exactly du jour crime thriller Den of Thieves starts out with .. Boston Herald
3.0
GETTY Gerard Butler The film takes a long time to tell a simple story Express
3.1
Its a sidewinding but often suprisingly effective LA crime thriller. Chicago Tribune
3.0
Even the slightest twitch of cranial activity will ruin Christian Gudegasts silly caper.Den of Thieves desperately wants to be Heat or The Killer when .. The Irish Times
3.5
Den of Thieves isnt a great film, but it feels like Butlers performance should be celebrated. Birth Movies Death
4.0
Den of Thieves couldve easily been a routine thriller, but instead becomes an idiosyncratic delight by beefing up every trope (including a twist endin .. Birth Movies Death
3.5
...needs serious editing to at least take out the irrelevant wife story and to explain the incomprehensible heist better...Even so, its a fun film to .. Tony Medley
1.9
Pity its all so unrelentingly dumb, cliche and devoid of a single new idea. Movie Freak
3.0
Sure, the whole shebang may owe a touch too much to the classic 90s crime fest Heat.But hey, there are a lot worse movies out there to take your cues .. Herald Sun
2.2
Den of Thieves lacks not only originality, but the depth that made those much better movies so resonant.While layered in its plotting, the story in De .. The Play List
2.0
Although it wants to be a modern day reworking of the Michael Mann crime classic, this picture fizzles out. Now Toronto
3.0
If youre feeling particularly forgiving and just need that tough guy urban action thriller itch scratched, maybe cue this one up. Film Ink
3.0
Its a fast paced crime drama that doesnt feel overlong at nearly two and a half hours. Maki At The Movies
4.5
As the movie unfolds in the second half, it continues to surprise you at every turn. You Tube
2.0
Their relationship deepens as only a daring filmmaker like Anderson could command, with unique strains of romance, deception and dark humor. Tamp A Bay
3.5
Surprisingly, Den of Thieves is a lot better than the hopelessly generic title suggests, and I ended up enjoying it, despite my aversion to monosyllab .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
Gerard Butler, as a ruthless LA County sheriff in Den of Thieves, is hard drinking, hard swearing and hard living. As Mae West said, a hard man is goo .. Ft
4.5
A good direction, some remarkable interpretations and a story that flows.
2.0
It ticks every cliche box in the book and doesnt ever really pretend to do otherwise. The Sun
3.0
Great action, palpable tension, a solid performance and even a heist film twist ending; Den Of Thieves delivers a lot for your average action flick. FilmFare
1.5
The best thing that I can ultimately say about Den of Thieves is that its a missed opportunity. Film
3.0
3/5 stars Hardcore action fans might find enough to satiate their desire for tricky gunplay and explosive violence in this gritty heist thriller, but .. Scmp
1.5
Both are potentially fertile grounds for creative dialogue and vibrantly crazed or tortured soul performances but theres none of that. Ign
2.5
After exciting start, heist thriller Den of Thieves loses momentum Youre not the bad guys. Chicago Sun Times
2.0
The story isnt as clever as it would like to be, and would have been stronger if it spent more time on heist mechanics and less on escalating tension .. Sandiego Reader
2.5
This movie might have been a fun, stylish homage to everyones favourite hardboiled L.A. action thrillers, but for Gudegasts clumsy, overcompensating f .. Straits Times
4.0
But it never drags, and is ultimately an eye opening, hugely enjoyable, and worthy addition to the crime heist genre. Metro New York
4.5
Incoherent plotting and crime caper clichs aside, this is a surprisingly refreshing take on the genre, and one that surely wont disappoint any die har .. One Room With A View
2.5
Better plotted and more thought out and it really could have been a worthy Mann tribute. Lainey Gossip
1.2
Desperately wanting to be HEAT for a new testosterone fueled, aggro male generation, it utterly fails to do anything remotely exciting or entertaining .. Fresh Fiction
2.5
Youve got your pint of Swiss Vanilla Almond and youre going to enjoy it. Black Girl Nerds
1.0
The plot involves the usual combination of skill, timing and dumb luck, emphasis on the dumb. National Post
2.0
Den of Thieves is the directorial debut of London Has Fallen writer Christian Gudegast (seriously, who would watch that Gerard Butler movie and think, .. Original Cin
3.5
Butler and Schreiber deliver commanding performances. They are men who could explode at any moment, at work or at home. That nonstop ticking beneath t .. The Australian
4.5
Den of Thieves works by keeping its feet firmly grounded and rarely taking shortcuts. Third Coast Review
2.5
It adds a sincerity rarely seen in action films and is the most refreshing contribution Den of Thieves adds to the genre of heist movies. Blacknerd Problems
0.3
At an overstuffed 140 minutes, it far overstays its welcome, with a plot that insults the audiences intelligence at every turn, and some of the most e .. Cultured Vultures
1.5
Hey there, time traveller!.This article was published 17/1/2018 (280 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. Winnipeg Free Press
3.0
With barely a quiet moment anywhere and an above average plot that actually makes sense, this lark is a highly entertaining guy movie.Whether females .. Tiny Url
1.5
Despite his touches of urban western, the movie is inflated to the point of swelling... El Pais (Spain)
2.5
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1.9
Truthfully, a pretty good, tighter, shorter movie might have been rescued from this dumb, disagreeable behemoth, but nobody bothered. Sf Examiner
4.5
If anyone leaves the theater happy at the end, its only because theyre so grateful its all finally over. Spectrum Culture
1.3
This is too convoluted, too crazy, too absurd to make any linear sense of. Sf Chronicle
1.0
The two action scenes are spaced two full hours apart and monumentally boring. Mid West Film Journal
1.5
This movie just isnt good. The performances are all over the map, the central plot and action make no sense and there are huge chunks of screen time s ..
2.0
It pays homage to the likes of Heat but never comes close to emulating or even imitating the greatness of previous heist films. Film Ireland
1.5
Den of Thieves is a textbook case of the kind of film that gets lost in the January doldrums, and with good reason. Screen Anarchy
1.5
A great heist movie is riveting, a good one entertaining, this one is well shot, but the story gets lost somewhere along the way. Its like blasting op .. Entertainment Voice
1.5
Its one thing for the bad guys to shoot one another, but when cops place dozens of innocent people in the middle of an automatic gun battle it feels g .. Richard Crouse
3.1
And the movies conclusion is a bit silly, owing much to The Usual Suspects, but clever enough to avoid too many eye rolls.Maybe instead of heading out .. Free Beacon
2.5
Den of Thieves is apparently a labour of love that was in development for 14 years, yet the finished product is just as rife with cliches and full of .. Adelaide Review
2.8
Slick, twisty fun ensues, but a 30 minute trim would have made the whole enterprise much more recommendable. Crooked Marquee
2.0
The film skirts a line of unintentional hilarity. Was it supposed to be a comedy Not if you look at the films marketing it is an absolute blast. Geek Girl Authority
4.5
Theres a snitch, theres a lot of action, theres a robbery of an armored truck at the beginning that is shot with skill...
4.5
Before you dismiss this as another cop gone bad or guns blazing action flick, you may want to hang on to your seat because this is an intense and grip .. Screen Zealots
1.5
The sprawling heist film plays like a bargain bin version of Michael Manns 1995 classic Heat. Only more macho. Which is impressive, given Heat is alre ..
3.5
Its a watchable, exciting thriller that somehow assembles a laundry list of tired ideas and cliches and turns them all into something that really work .. Splice Today
1.5
If a movie was ever to define January movies this would probably be it. Flixist
2.5
Its more entertaining than the lengthy set up essentially a cliched pissing match between the two alpha males or the never ending, deafening gun battl .. Pgh City Paper
3.5
This is no thinking mans war movie, but it is almost thoughtful for something like that. Daily News
4.5
A heist movie thats breathtakingly silly while maintaining an impressively serious level of self belief, this is a disarmingly entertaining ride. Ther .. Caution Spoilers
4.5
Schreiber serves up an ice cold attitude that never gets ruffled. Dwight Brown Ink
3.0
Butler and Schreiber manage to transcend their characters stereotypical traits and give compelling performances, resulting in a gripping stand off, bu .. Hot Press
3.0
is an adrenaline filled recess that will have you sitting on the edge with a script worthy of adaptation on screen. Fotogramas
3.0
The directorial debut of Gudegast aspires to the greatness of Heat, and although it is light years away ... we breathe easy knowing that the already c ..
0.5
Problem number one is the script...problem number two is the punishing length of the film at two hours and twenty minutes. About Boulder
1.5
Den of Thieves is confoundingly familiar from structure to gritty character designs. Flickering Myth
0.5
Gudegasts movie doesnt rewrite the book on action thrillers, but it provides a fine exercise in that particular corridor. KSDK
2.0
Its as formulaic as it sounds, but the films main pilferage doesnt merely involve its warring characters. Arts Hub
1.5
The complete lack of likeable characters is a problem for a heist movie in this struggle between violent criminals and corrupt cops, we dont particula .. Exclaim!
3.0
Its certainly nothing we havent seen before done better but as a robust, unashamedly macho, resolutely gritty crime flick, it does what it says on the .. The National
4.5
Den of Thieves is a cleverly plotted and intelligently scripted crime thriller. Backseat Mafia
1.5
Though its not a complete wash, so much of Den of Thieves has been done before and done better. Jamaica Gleaner
3.8
Gerard Butler has been in some real dogs, but he also doesnt get the credit he deserves as a strong leading man in these types of flicks. AXS.com
3.2
It would be difficult to attempt to update this genre without paying homage to these gems. Dayton City Paper
3.8
...and entertaining cop movie, an exercise in action and suspense that couldve been better if Gudegast had removed some of the fat to the story.
1.5
I had high hopes going into this film but due to the lack of action and poor character development, I left disappointed. Pay or Wait
1.5
Den of Thieves is a entertaining, if rocky entry in the heist genre, even if it is an homage to Michael Manns Heat. But the overlong running time and .. The AU Review



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