Review of Heist (2001) by Lars-Erik D — 23 Jan 2008

En avslappet og intelligent thriller med rutinerte skuespillere. Hackman er sjef her.

This review of Heist (2001) was written by Lars-Erik D on 23 Jan 2008.

Heist has generally received positive reviews.

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