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Introduction to the London Heist Netflix Movie Review

London Heist is a 2017 gritty action film that may or may not keep your interest, depending on your preferences for movies. For added suspense, the storyline of the London Heist movie purports to make a major reveal dealing with the main character in the film.  Did I enjoy watching the London Heist movie? Check out my movie review to find out.

Plot of the London Heist Movie

As indicated by the title of the movie, the synopsis or plot centers around robberies. Following the playbook for robbery type movies, the film has a team, headed by the main character,  whose mission is to simply rob successful establishments of their funds.  Also and again in accordance with the robbery movie playbook, there is ultimately one last big score the team has to make that will supposedly set them up for life.

Subplot of the London Heist Movie

In an attempt to bring mystery to this film, the writers added a subplot. Namely, during the movie, the main character,  Craig Fairgrass as Jack seeks revenge for the demise of a close relative.  However, the plot thickens. There is a reveal regarding this close relative whose disclosure has a deep emotional impact on the main character.

Portrayal of Female Characters in the London Heist Movie

For some reason, the casting staff (I presume) decided to have two similar-looking blonde females as supporting characters. If you watch this movie, pay attention to the names of the characters to follow their roles in the movie, because they look like the same person to me. 
One female actor, Katie Clarkson-Hill plays the part of Holly while the other plays the role of Nichole, Jack’s wife.

 

The Intelligence Level  of the Female Characters

You may find yourself wanting to scream warnings and directions at these women to keep them out of danger.  The reason for this is, unfortunately, their parts were not written well. 

 Spoiler alert: For example, in one scene actor Katie Clarkson-Hill as Nicole was trying to escape her enemy by driving away from the home. Alas -- a two door wooden garage door was closed by her perpetrator which prevented her from leaving. Or did it?

 Since she was driving a relatively heavy, expensive car, even though the car may have gotten damaged, she could have simply barged through the wooden garage gates with the car and made her escape.  I believe if a male was playing this role, this action would have taken place.

 

Instead, she demurely stopped the car and whimpered as she exited the vehicle with a weapon aimed at her by the perpetrator.

 

Big Reveal in the London Heist Movie

 

Looks like most of the other characters knew the big reveal long before the main character.  Ironically, the opportune moment to share this information was towards the end of the movie, when not only those close to him divulged the secret, but other non-relatives did as well. Go figure.  

 

 Assessment of the London Heist Movie

 

The sequence of events in the London Heist movie was disjointed to me with too many alterior actions that had no bearing on the storyline. There are a slew of characters who seemed to be haphazardly thrown in the movie, sometimes it seems to keep the action scenes going.

 

 Spoiler alert: Regarding excess characters, I’m referring to the motorcycle riders who pursued the main character. Interesting enough, even though they were chasing the main character at a high rate of speed on a public street -- no police cars showed up. I chalk this up to movie magic and the push to have action scenes in the movie without the usual normal-- real-life consequences.

 

To answer the question of whether or not I enjoyed the London Heist movie, unfortunately, I would say, "No." I label it a so-so type movie which to me was ok for the action but left a lot to be desired relative to the plot.  

 

Rating of the London Heist Movie

 

Based on a rating of 1 star to 5 stars with 5 stars being the highest, I rate the London Heist movie 2 stars.