Synopsis

When the younger of two notorious sibling con artists announces a plan to go legit, his brother implores him to carry out one last swindle in the eagerly anticipated sophomore feature from Brick writer/director Rian Johnson. Tired of a life on the run, a confidence man who has dedicated his life to the art of the grift decides to call it quits. Despite his plans to leave his criminal past behind, however, the reluctant scammer finds that his brother has masterminded one last scheme to claim the wealth of an eccentric millionaire (Rachel Weisz). With the opportunity to make enough money so that he would be able to live comfortably even if his legitimate endeavors fail, the heretofore unrepentant con man finds it increasingly difficult to refuse his sibling's potentially profitable endeavor. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

SPECIAL PRESENTATION - TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL 2008
OFFICIAL SELECTION - LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2008

«...has it all: Charming romance, jaunty adventure story, witty dialogue, gorgeous cinematography and superb performances. »
- Claudia Puig, USA Today

«Delightfully different and refreshingly original. The most fun I've had at a movie in a long time.»
- Guy Farris, ABC-TV

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