Storyline
What Jake Vig doesn't know just might get him killed. A sharp and polished grifter, Jake has just swindled thousands of dollars from the unsuspecting Lionel Dolby with the help of his crew. It becomes clear that Lionel wasn't just any mark, he was an accountant for eccentric crime boss Winston King. Jake and his crew will have to stay one step ahead of both the criminals and the cops to finally settle their debt.
Directors
Cast
Andy García, Robert Forster, Dustin Hoffman, Tom Lister Jr., Donal Logue, Edward Burns, Paul Giamatti, Leland Orser, Jay Giannone, Rachel Weisz, Luis Guzmán, Morris Chestnut, Brian Van Holt, Abdoulaye N'Gom, Louis Lombardi, Nicole Marie Lenz, Melissa Lawner, Tamie Sheffield, April O'Brien, Elle Alexander, Michelle Ruben
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Reviews
80
Washington Post
Yes, it's a hyped, hip "Sting" for our times, with goatees, mousse and attitude as part of the update package. It's also Burns's best film since "Saving Private Ryan."
80
New York Magazine (Vulture)
By the end of the film, everybody has been triple- and quadruple- and even quintuple-crossed, but the characters still standing all seem to be very pleased with themselves for a job well done. If only we could figure out what the job was exactly.
63
Best of all is Hoffman, who hasn't had this much obvious fun since he played Hollywood producer Stanley Motss in "Wag the Dog."
60
Chicago Reader
Paul Giamatti steals the picture as a sardonic grifter with a phobic terror of dirty toilet seats.
60
Film Threat
Despite its handsome cinematography, slathered in thick, neo-noir shades of red and blue, the film has no one to root for. Place your bets on Hoffman’s terrific portrayal of a weasely, wisecracking pervert, however, and you’re sure to get your money’s worth.
