The Code aka Thick as Thieves (2009)

Now I am not sure how this movie slipped past by my radar but it did. Possibly the two names might throw some folks off. Unfortunately these days a lot of films are not getting the pub that they should, but maybe that will soon change. The Code (Thick as Thieves) is a movie that reminds me of a combination of The Italian Job and The Score. Set in New York, a veteran thief recruits a younger crook to help him pull off one final job in order to repay his debt to the Russian mob. You have the "old veteran pro" and the "young mentee" to tackle one last job.

Contrary to all of the negative commentary, this movie is actually a pretty good film. One is definitely trying to figure out each move, like a pawn in a chess game. The action is pretty average with good intensity. The plot is engaging enough that it doesn't too little or too much. For me, even though the storyline has been done before there was still a bit of creativity and uniqueness within the plot. The actors Morgan Freeman and Antonio Banderas mesh very well together almost perfectly for their parts. I actualy must admit that I don't mind seeing Morgan Freeman playing that "mysterious" guy it suits him well. Without taking away from the movie, I must say watching how it unfolds in the end is a true delight. Morgan Freeman and Antonio Banderas are awesome in this movie.

This is a film where you definitely need to pay attention or you could miss an essential piece of the puzzle. I am always amazed with these kind of films because it gets the juices flowing so that you are not just watching another dull movie. With each moment you have to watch closely to understand how the plot unravels. You will never suspect who is what in this movie. It may call for you have to watch this movie twice, just to make sure that you get the full effect of the movie. Grant it this is your typical HEIST movie but it adds a little more flair to it.

Grade: B

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