Entrapment
1999 · Directed by Jon Amiel
Original language: English
- romance
- drama
- mystery
The story
Two thieves, who travel in elegant circles, try to outsmart each other and, in the process, end up falling in love.
What it’s like
Glossy late-nineties polish: sweeping crane shots over the Kuala Lumpur and London skylines, gleaming glass towers at night, and a Millennium-eve London rendered in cold blue and gold, with fireworks blooming over the Thames and reflected in windows. The cinematography favors slick, controlled framing, lots of mirrored corridors, tuxedos and silk, and the glitter of hotel ballrooms against dark exterior glass. The score is orchestral and jazzy, buoyant without being frantic, and the heist sequences carry a lovely ticking precision: laser grids, vault dials, a countdown to midnight. The vibe is playful, sleek and a little cool, a caper with its heart in flirtation. Pacing is brisk in the set pieces and languid in the rooftop and hotel scenes, where two seasoned professionals circle each other with teasing mistrust that slowly softens into affection. Violence is minimal and brief, with a little tension and a few quick scuffles but no gore; sexuality is suggestive and romantic rather than explicit. It suits a festive night in, a comfort watch with a glass of something bubbly, or a lazy weekend when you want charm over stakes. Made for people who enjoy glamour, witty banter, and an older-man, younger-woman romance built on rivalry.
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