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Every thief dreams of the big heist that will allow him to leave the crime
business. Every thief except Nick (Robert De Niro), a cool, methodical
safecracker who never takes on high-risk jobs until his longtime partner, Max
(Marlon Brando), offers him THE big score; to steal a priceless scepter from the
Montreal customs house.
Wary about the job, Nick and the hotheaded customs house
"insider," Jackie (Edward Norton), begin to dissect the elaborate details of
entering the building, avoiding the security measures, blowing the safe, and
escaping with the scepter. But as in every thrilling crime caper, plans go
awry.
Skilled comic director Frank Oz is clearly comfortable
working with 3 of the best actors from the past three generations. Smooth like
the scotch Nick likes to drink, and swirling with tension, THE SCORE provides
the real payoff to the audience.
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