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Year: 2003
Classification: Drama
Actors/Actresses:
- Edward Burns
- Rachel Weisz
- Andy Garcia
- Dustin Hoffman
Confidence-It's not about the money. It's about the money.
Confidence, a new con-caper from director James Foley and featuring an all-star cast is clever, funny and sophisticated. Edward Burns plays Jake Vig the handsome con man, the leader of so-called "professionals." Pulling off a con for these guys is a sinch or so it seems when Burn's men by accident steal money from the wrong guy, Winston King played by masterful Dustin Hoffman. Vig has two options, die or pull off the slickest and biggest con of his career. In the new pack he brings along a sexy con artist, Lily played by beautiful Rachel Weisz and his returning crew featuring Paul Giamatti, Brian Van Holt and Luis Guzman. Though Burns is in on some trouble because a Special Agent is on his tail played by Andy Garcia looking rather old with his beard. BR> Though Confidence has a great, intricate plot that perplexes, the film features many colorful characters, different in a unique way which makes the film even more watchable and interesting. The film is filmed in flashbacks in the sense that Burn's character is being held at gunpoint, which can be irritating at times. Though viewing this film is well worth the money, infact I bought it without seeing it and I enjoyed it very much. I wish I saw this one in theatres but oh well I'm glad I got to see it right away when it was released on Video and DVD.BR> Confidence is rated R for Language, Violence and Sexuality/Nudity. The language can be rather strong and excessive at times, the violence is understated, which includes some gunplay (usually bloody) and fistfights. The sexuality isn't explicit but it does contain reasonably strong sexual innuendo and partial nudity. I highly recommened this one.
WELL-MADE MOVIE OF A STORY YOU HAVE ALREADY HEARD/SEEN
A good film with oodles of same old grifter-movie themes -- The Heist, The Score, Ocean's Eleven, The Prime Gig..
Dustin Hoffman and Andy Garcia have little more than extended cameos: Garcia never even changes clothes and Hoffman wears two shirts. A couple days' work, tops, for each, and it shows. A special mention for fine character actor Paul Giamatti (son of the late baseball commissioner) -- the best lines and best performance are his. Edward Burns looks more and more like Ben Affleck's twin brother every outing.
The standout of this ensemble cast though is Rachel Weisz who not only makes this film but gives it a touch of fun and class that it really does not deserve.
All the actors do their jobs but the predictability factor is stretch a little too far, and the con is really something we have all seen before.
Recommended rental perhaps.
This Movie Rocks!
Speaking as a lady who loves " heist " and " con man " films, this is now on the top of my list. I've passed this DVD up tons of times in stores but tonight I saw the film on Cinemax and instantly fell in love with it. It has all the elements needed for a good thief/con man movie: the handsome, cocky con man, the beautiful sidekick, corny criminals, funny crooked cops, and a talented veteran actor like Dustin Hoffman. Though Hoffman's part is more like a cameo, he makes his mark and sets the tone for the entire movie. I am not going to go into long details since other reviewers were kind enough to give more information.
Just know that I fully recommend this movie! If you like films like Heat, City of Industry, The Heist, Safe Men and The Score, well Confidence is something you cannot pass up. I'm buying the DVD and you definitely should too.
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