Heist movies

ThatNickGuy

ThatNickGuy

So I've been making my way through Grand Theft Auto V - which is fantastic, by the way. While they're not very common, the best missions are the heists. Lots of planning and side missions and some really fun stuff in the missions.

Anyway, it's got me in the mood for some more heist-related media. Right now, I'm making my way through The Town, which is amazing and making me wish I'd seen it sooner. I've "legally obtained" Heat and currently "obtaining" Layer Cake, which was recommended to me by a friend.

Any other recommendations?
 
PatrThom

PatrThom

I would like to know your thoughts on Layer Cake, I hear it's good, but I want a second opinion.
Also, if you want a heist with quite a bit of silliness thrown in, you might consider Formula 51 (if I haven't already recommended it).
If you want something a bit more retro, you might try $.
(Yes, the title is just a single dollar sign)

--Patrick
 
Ravenpoe

Ravenpoe

I'm going to second The Usual Suspects, and add in:

Snatch

Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels

Maverick (What? I think it counts)

Entrapment (You know why...)

And of course Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, because Paul Newman is the best thing ever.
 
Chad Sexington

Chad Sexington

I freaking love Dog Day Afternoon. Also, Layer Cake is fantastic. I also endorse Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and Snatch. Seems like others beat me to my recommendations!

I didn't like A Fish Called Wanda, however, to offer a contrary opinion.
 
Bowielee

Bowielee

Along those same lines, there are con game movies like The Grifters, Paper Moon, Matchstick Men, and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

The Grifters is just excellent. John Cussak, Melanie Griffith and Angelica Huston.
 
Far

Far

Only one I can think of that I think of that hasn't been mentioned, while not a great movie, is definitely fun is The Italian Job.
 
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