The Maiden Heist (2008)

Morgan Freeman. Christopher Walken. William H. Macy. All three of these wonderful actors are on my infamous (OK no one really cares about it) if-they're-in-it-I-will-watch-it list. Each one of them is uniquely brilliant and I was very excited when this one became available for streaming. How could it not be absolutely awesome, right?

Each of them plays a long-time security guard at an art museum. Having worked there so long they each grow very attached to a certain work of art that they've been guarding for years. However, the museum's new curator decides the place needs a shakeup to get more people in the doors and sells the works to a gallery in Denmark to make room for a new collection of post-modern Scandinavian art. Unable to part with their loved works of art the elderly security guards decide the only course of action is to steal them.

With great actors and a funny premise you'd expect hilarity to ensue right? It does... kind of. Don't get me wrong, this was a funny movie and the ending was particularly hilarious but it also feels like it was a bit of a missed opportunity. The movie felt kind of slow at points and I don't think the director got the most out of his incredibly talented cast. You should still watch this movie just don't have as high of expectations for it as I did going in.  This is a funny movie that just barely misses the mark for me.

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The Standard 5:

Why is it in your queue? Freeman, Macy, Walken.

Is it artsy? No, but art plays an integral role.

Best thing about the movie? Naked in a crate.

What mood should I be in to watch this movie? Looking for a few laughs.

What rating did you give it on Netflix? 3 Stars.
 

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