Slick and suave, another group of con artists set out to swindle some loot from an unsuspecting mark. Abundant scheming and many a plot twist ensue. If you're going to try this old game on the screen again you'd better have something special up your sleeve. This film does. It has a fairy tale sensibility prevalent throughout which gives our dastardly heroes a misguided sense of whimsey, and the utterly ridiculous scenarios an unreal place to lay their foundations. The result is a madcap romp through one beautiful location after another, with a driving sense inevitability paradoxically mixed with the uncertainty of any traditional heist film. And it's all brought together with a visual sense that flows smoothly and is often quite striking. The movie may drag a bit in the second act, but on the whole it s every bit the pleasant surprise it sets out to be.8 out of 10.
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