King of Thieves

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  • 2019


MOVIE IS distracting criminal cinematic lively
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25 %
34 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 21
Negative reviews 36
Average Rating 2.3/5
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3.2
Theres some real, small pleasure in watching these old lions at work... EW
2.5
But James Marsh (The Theory of Everything) cant decide if hes making a light comic caper like Going in Style or a heavy, terrifying crime drama like M .. Rogerebert
3.0
Based on a true story, this movie about old codger criminals feels a little dry/routine, but the great cast still strikes enough sparks to make it wor .. Common Sense Media
1.5
Yet as the film slackens its pace and shifts awkwardly from caper mode to sober moral deliberations, its one note characters cant quite carry it. Variety
2.0
Well, its a tasty thespian crew: Jim Broadbent, Tom Courtenay, Michael Gambon, Paul Whitehouse and Ray Winstone. The Guardian
2.0
There is one joke in King of Thieves, and its that the thieves are old. Thats it thats the whole movie. The Guardian
1.5
King of Thieves really should have delivered way more cinematic swag than it does. The Hollywood Reporter
1.5
If youre in the right mood, this will all go down as easily as a warm brew in an East End pub; otherwise, youll begin to notice the sketchy plotting a .. The New York Times
3.0
Theres more than enough acrid chatter among the thieves to keep us entertained. Telegraph
1.5
If only this post heist section had more tension, suspense and surprise, King could have been a real contender.
2.5
Sure, theres a half hearted attempt to contemplate the all consuming nature of unchecked greed, but the conversation fizzled out before its truly begu .. The Young Folks
2.0
Him and Michael Gambon, as the dementia addled fence chew scenery, but most dont fare as well. JoBlo
2.5
These stars are always a joy to watch; the pity is that the movie isnt entirely worthy of them. One Guys Opinion
4.0
This is a risky device, but it works, the postmodern playfulness sending an implicit message: its OK to like Caine and company, but be repelled by the .. The Times
3.0
His friendly outward demeanour doesnt hide his treacherous nature. Independent
1.5
The script (by Joe Penhall, based on a magazine article by Mark Seal) runs in fits and starts, but the camerawork from Danny Cohen keeps the mood live .. The Wrap
1.5
Well, its a tasty thespian crew: Jim Broadbent, Tom Courtenay, Michael Gambon, Paul Whitehouse and Ray Winstone. The Guardian
1.5
With a cast this rich in experience and history and a fact based heist of such enormous scale, King of Thieves sounds like a shake and bake classic in .. Npr
3.5
The film as a whole is fun but it loses steam in the last third or so and the epilogue of text on black background brings it down a lot in its last fe .. Cinema Crazed
2.0
However, its a decision that ultimately has disastrous consequences, because theyre so irredeemably nasty that you dont want to spend any time with th .. Flim List
1.5
Despite a gold plated cast, The King of Thieves scraps to deliver the goods due to a blandly executed retelling of a more intriguing, rich story. Film Inquiry
4.5
Greed does its thing and for once The Bill doesnt behave like a bunny in headlights. Eye For Film
2.0
Although this infamous crime caper has a terrific cast, its uneven and forgettable, Susang Ranger
3.8
Its a marvel to watch Caine, Courtenay, Broadbent and Gambon go at each other with an aplomb that dazzles. Observer
3.0
On a technical level the film doesnt really do much to impress, which is a shame given the more exuberant style of Marshs prior films. Flickering Myth
2.8
His paranoid rapport with Winstone is a highlight too, though, so he doesnt go full psychopath. The Film Stage
3.0
Still, King of Thieves rattles along in diverting enough fashion. The Irish Times
2.0
The result is fragmentary, surreal, self indulgent but, taken as a whole, a magnificent folly. Standard
2.5
It is good enough on an entertaining level. Particularly if you drop your guard, tamp down your curiosity, and let an accomplished ensemble of experie .. Herald Sun
2.0
Despite some decent performances, nifty editing and punchy scenes, the clumpy dialogue, flat gags and patchy story telling cripple King of Thieves. Hey U Guys
2.5
Where King of Thieves fails its heralded cast is in its shifts in tone. Were promised a fun ride with Caine in the drivers seat, but the trip goes dow .. The Play List
3.3
It is just a shame that he doesnt quite bring off the big one here. Film Ink
3.0
Its such a pleasure watching this cast working together that its unfortunate that theyre not given more to do. Maki At The Movies
1.5
The film is trading cheaply and knowingly on former glories when it should be concentrating on a story which in truth does not have much comic value i .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.5
THE GUILTY * * * * (out of five) Gustav Mllers police thriller The Guilty is a must see: an hour and twenty five minutes of lean gripping cinematic he .. Abc
2.0
Unusually for a film that feints towards the caper movie (So thats how they see us, is it The Lavender Hill Mob huffs Caine), the robbery itself is di .. Flicks
2.0
Its an Ealing style comedy thriller, school of The Lavender Hill Mob, without much thrill comedy. Ft
2.0
Its a frustratingly clunky affair, and a tad uneven, tone wise. In short, its a wasted opportunity. Independent Ie
2.5
King of Thieves plays like a film that doesnt know what it wants to be. Stuff
2.0
he films shifts in tone, unfocused script, and lagging pace, particularly in the second half, make for disappointing plunder. Film Racket
2.0
It isnt often you get people like Jim Broadbent, Michael Gambon and Paul Whitehouse sharing screen time which makes this a real missed opportunity. The Sun
2.0
The next minute theyre taking heart medication and rubbing ointment on their stiff necks. The Film Pie
2.5
Then theres the quasi deaf Kenny (Tom Courtney), a sleepy lookout man who makes corned beef sandwiches. Movie Web
2.0
Caines legacy as the go to Cockney criminal in the best thrillers of the 1960s and 1970s deserves better than this uneven blend of feel good comedy, c .. Straits Times
2.0
The real problem here is that these characters are inherently charmless, and therefore any small amount of entertainment is drowned out by their uneth .. One Room With A View
2.0
Even though the characters are crusty and mean spirited, the movie itself feels tame and too amenable maybe its aimed at an audience whose pacemakers .. Bitly
1.5
But unlike Gotti, King Of Thieves doesnt have one iconic actor burning through decades worth of goodwill. Film Avclub
2.5
A disappointingly dour affair and not exactly the rollicking adventure about a bunch of old geezers pulling off a successful heist that we might have .. The Australian
2.0
King of Thieves is executed without the expertise, care, technique or involuntary humor of an authentic crime story.
3.1
Its ... a mostly enjoyable ride, but the promise of early greatness haunts the disappointing final act. Film Festival Today
3.0
A cast of late career British legends make this occasionally wobbly true crime caper seem sharper and funnier than it really is. Adelaide Review
1.5
King of Thieves isnt convincing, neither as a comedy nor an action film.
2.5
All in all, you just cant help feeling like King of Thieves should have been way better. Hollywood News
3.0
Thats less of a problem than the films tone, wavering between comedy and darkness, and the sluggish pace a caper film should be more playful and livel .. Aarp
2.0
Almost nothing works in King of Thieves, the new film by British director James Marsh.
3.0
The film is probably best when it sticks to its crowd pleasing remit by having fun with its dodgy old men pulling off an unlikely heist hook. Patrick Nabarro
4.5
Michael Cane is precise, convincing and the best part of this film. La Nación (Argentina)
2.0
Rather than turning Michael Caine into an appropriate hero for the film, the filmmakers turn him into a confused soul.
0.5
this one last job serves equally as a metaphor for a Britain rapidly losing its greatness. Projected Figures
2.0
Much like the characters, though, its joints are creaky and its foundations crumble. Flickering Myth
3.0
The film isnt interested in engaging with the morality of the tale. The National
1.8
King of Thieves is a wasted opportunity to showcase Londons most prolific heist utilizing a group of knockout actors Film Pulse
1.5
Its an odd and post modern choice, and never less than completely distracting. Deep Focus Review
2.0
The most irritating thing about Marshs film (apart from how pedestrian it all is) is Danny Cohens jazzy 60s inspired score.
3.0
Its attempt at a crossover between a cockney style Ealing comedy and a gritty criminal drama feels disjointed and, given the talent behind the camera, .. Outtake Mag
2.0
How can you shoot certain things brilliantly, then mess up others It doesnt make any sense. Lucy Goes to Hollywood



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