True story. In 2004, four privileged, misguided young men who had clearly watched too many caper flicks plotted to steal several valuable rare books from their university’s special collections library. Writer-director Bart Layton’s tense and energetic docudrama intersperses a well acted dramatization with some talking-head interviews with the actual morons, and plays around with the time frame. I’d call all this visual trickery film-school flash if it didn’t work so well. And finally, unlike most heist movies, this examination of memory and objective truth focuses on the consequences of one’s actions. (116 min)
Don Morton
Don Morton has viewed some 6,000 movies, frequently awake. A bachelor and avid cyclist, he currently divides his time between Tokyo and a high-tech 4WD super-camper somewhere in North America.You may also like
ASMR, Head Spas and the Rise of Calm Culture
How YouTuber ASMR Twix is redefining relaxation in Tokyo
Does Japan Have an Army?
Re-examining Japan's military power and the Japanese Self-Defense Forces
How to Open a Bank Account as a Foreign Resident in Japan
A simple guide to the key types of banks, documents required and application process
Edo’s Inked Heroes: Edo Firefighters
Legends, tattoos and the art of bravery
Tokyo Parasports Forward 2024
Celebrating Inclusion and Sportsmanship
Matsubaya Saryo / Hakobune Gallery
The finest experience for the Japanese teas and sake in Japan
Exploring Aso Kumamoto
Life on the edge of the Earth