
The Jewel Thief
Taste attributes: documentarycrimedetectivemysteryslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearenclosedfighting evilsocial commentarysolving the riddle/not as it seems
"One man made high crime a work of art"
Boxlist takeRealistic and weighty: a smart documentary, small-scale rather than epic. Best if you like depth over escapism.
Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: very intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: very confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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What lines up
- Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Realism: True to life, where this profile leans balanced realism
- Emotional punch: Balanced emotional punch, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
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Synopsis
Gerald Blanchard's surprising, first-hand account as a calculating and accomplished criminal mastermind. Two unlikely detectives track him worldwide as he commits increasingly elaborate heists in a quest for fame.
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Details
- Genre
- Documentary
- Year
- 2023
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Submarine Entertainment
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