Masterplan

Petty thieves "Jay" (Victor Belmondo) and "Chiara" (Simona Tabasco) find themselves embroiled in a cunning scheme to relieve the Louvre Museum of it's most celebrated exhibit. Why? Well, that's down to arch-criminal "Roger" (Stanley Tucci) who needs their technical whizzkidery and legerdemain to infiltrate this fortress-like structure. Oh, and, by the way - he's their dad! They didn't already know this, but they quickly realise that's all a bit of an irrelevance compared to the loot they are going to make from the job, so they agree. What now ensues is a really quite bland enterprise that struggles to come alive at any stage, even during the execution of their heist - usually the best bit. I'm not quite sure who ever thought Tucci could carry a film by himself; he really can be an ultimate in charismatic supporting actors but as a lead he disappoints only marginally less than the other two with Tabasco's name being just about the only hot thing from this over-written and completely charm-free digital effort. Sure, there are some lovely shots of a beautiful Paris and Belmondo certainly has inherited some of his grandfather's eye candy traits but this just never catches fire, even with it's own version of a car chase at the end. Nothing really to recommend here, sorry.

Masterplan is an entertaining heist movie with an interesting story, unexpected family drama, and some fun moments. The idea of a father bringing his two unknown children together for a major art robbery makes the story more engaging. The characters have an enjoyable dynamic, and the movie offers a good mix of action, suspense, and comedy. While some scenes could have been more exciting and the story is not always unpredictable, it still delivers a decent entertainment experience. Overall, Masterplan is a fun movie for anyone who enjoys crime, heist stories, and lighthearted action with a family twist.