Thief (The Criterion Collection) [DVD]

Was going to buy the Blu-ray, but saw 4K was available very soon. Preordered it right away.Saw it for for first time and understood why is it such a influence on modern cinema

This video was shipped quickly and arrived in good condition. This video is an enjoyable addition to my video collection! I am always impressed by the quality of the Criterion Collection versions of these films.

Thief begins with the robberies carried out by Frank, who spent 11 years in prison for petty crimes. A misunderstanding causes Frank to take part in major heists on behalf of someone else. Frank wants to start a family without wasting any more time because of the years he lost, so he only accepts 1 job. Then things develop in an unexpected way. Does that sound familiar to you? Mann's principled robber character, ready for his redemption. Just like De Niro in Heat or Cruise in Collateral. The first great example of this stereotypical narrative from Michael Mann. I love this movie, especially because it broke the lousy robber typology of the 70s. If you like Michael Mann, you should definitely watch this, it's one of his best.

WHAT ELSE CAN I SAY.. GRITTY AND VERY GOOD 2K VIDEO QUALITY

The quality of the resolution on this blu ray is absolutely fantastic. The colors of the neon streets and all the teal/blue lighting is absolutely stunning to look at! Fantastic soundtrack by Tangerine Dream, and that final track is beautiful. James Caan has an amazing performance in this film, and the story told throughout is tragic but amazingly told. One of my favorite films from Mann

Always appreciated this movie as one of James Caans' best film roles. The added value of blue ray and the Criterion Collection putting it together is a great bonus. If you are a fan of gritty diamond heist films with a driving soundtrack provided by Tangerine Dream, this is the movie for you.

I used to own the VHS director's cut and loved it. This bluray is perfect.

I was just at the green mill last night and was happy to see a chicago landmark in this film. The soundtrack is killer and the acting great. This goes in my top 5 James cann. Rollerball and this are tied at the moment for very different reasons.