Foolproof

2003 1h 34m EN

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6.1

MID

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6.4

IMDB

★6.1TMDB · 216★6.4IMDB · 11,831

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Synopsis

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Kevin, Sam and Rob have an unusual hobby: planning foolproof heists, without intending to actually perform them. The game goes wrong when their latest plan is stolen and carried out. Things get even worse when a mysterious man approaches them with an offer: plan a heist for him, or go to jail. As the clock ticks, they find that the risk might be higher than just their freedom.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ryan Reynolds
Kevin
Kristin Booth
Sam
Joris Jarsky
Rob
David Suchet
Leo Gillette
David Hewlett
Lawrence Yeager
James Allodi
Detective Mason
Sean Sullivan
Stan
Tara Slone
Maggie

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: William Phillips
Writers: William Phillips
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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MONEY

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Earned back only 6% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by William Phillips, shot by Derek Rogers. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jim McGrath. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Susan Shipton shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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ERA

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Ryan Reynolds and Kristin Booth and Joris Jarsky carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0356614 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

William Phillips directs. Derek Rogers behind the camera. Jim McGrath scores. Susan Shipton cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

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1Earned back only 6% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 23 years ago.
3Directed by William Phillips, shot by Derek Rogers. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Jim McGrath. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Susan Shipton shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ryan Reynolds and Kristin Booth and Joris Jarsky carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0356614 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 8 themes, including "canada", "gun", "blackmail", "heist".