Great Little Heist Movie, September 28, 2009

This one had so many twists and turns, I was totally surprised at the ending. The two main characters are very likeable. At first, I had one impression of them, but that changed by the end of the movie. It changed in a good way. Morgan Freeman did an excellent job as the old thief who is in with the Russian mob. Then there is Antonio Banderas (HEEE'S SOOO SEXXXYYY!!!) sorry, just a little SNL moment. Anyway, he is great as the younger thief that Freeman wants to be partners with. Radha Mitchell was great as the romantic interest. And then there is Robert Forster, a great character actor and I always like seeing him. I wasn't sure what to expect out of this movie, but by the end, I had a smile on my face. Can't ask for more than that. Highly recommended.

      CODE ONE, September 23, 2009

Suspence in this movie kept me rivited to my seat; My friend have view this movie and have also enjoyed The Code;

      Certainly Derivative, but Entertaining Caper Film..., September 14, 2009

Mimi Leder's latest film, "The Code" (also known as "Thick as Thieves"), is not for hardcore fans of the 'Heist' genre of films, as Ted Humphrey's script borrows liberally from a variety of classic (and less-than-classic) earlier movies; but if you are a fan of Morgan Freeman, Antonio Banderas, Radha Mitchell, or (my favorite character actor) Robert Forster, I don't think you'll be disappointed. The premise is simple enough (two veteran thieves pool their talents to steal two 'unknown' Faberge eggs of 1917 from the 'unbreakable' vault at Romanov's, in New York City), but heist films are never simple; the Russian mob is involved, Freeman's previous partner was murdered, with a life debt still owed, the partner's daughter (Mitchell) and Banderas become romantically involved, a veteran cop (Forster) has an obsessive career-long vendetta against Freeman, and there are double-crosses and surprises galore, during the heist finale. While, as I said, earlier, hardcore fans will probably guess everything well before the finish, I enjoyed the ride! The acting is very good, with Freeman as solid and reliable as ever, and Banderas displaying his typical teasing playfulness. The real standout is Mitchell, who combines cool sophistication with a fire and carnal sexuality that ignites her intimate scenes with Banderas (even surpassing his famous tryst with Salma Hayek in "Desperado"). She grabs your attention, each time she appears. While I was disappointed there were no Special Features in the DVD, I wasn't disappointed by the film, and certainly can recommend it!

      The Code, September 12, 2009

Morgan Freeman is one of my favorite actors as Bandera but this movie was a disappointment. Luckily I bought it used and only paid $5.85 so I got my monies worth.