The ‘underrated’ heist thriller highlights the lead pair’s ‘explosive chemistry’ and it’s airing on Film4 this evening at 6.45pm.
An often overlooked heist thriller featuring two Hollywood heavyweights is set to grace television screens this evening.
The 1999 action-packed film boasts stylish set pieces and steamy romance, with critics singling out the leads’ sizzling on-screen chemistry as one of its strongest elements. Helmed by director Jon Amiel from a script by Ronald Bass, Entrapment is a compelling action thriller with romance woven throughout. The Sean Connery- Catherine Zeta-Jones vehicle will broadcast on Film4 tonight, January 12, at 6.45pm.
Connery and Zeta-Jones are supported by Will Patton, Ving Rhames and Maury Chaykin in an accomplished ensemble cast, reports the Express. Filming took place across various locations throughout Malaysia and Britain, and the picture raked in an impressive $212 million worldwide against a $66 million production budget.
The official synopsis states: “Insurance investigator Virginia “Gin” Baker (Catherine Zeta-Jones), looking into a stolen Rembrandt painting, suspects that accomplished thief Robert “Mac” MacDougal (Sean Connery) is responsible. She decides to go undercover and help Mac steal an ancient artifact. When a suspicious Mac confronts Gin about her real intentions, she claims that she is, in fact, a thief and that the insurance job is a cover. To prove it, she proposes a new target that could net them $8 billion.”
The film received a mixed reception from critics and audiences alike, though viewers were captivated by the undeniable chemistry between Connery and Zeta-Jones, widely regarded as the film’s strongest asset. One critic described it as: “The kind of slick, sleek entertainment that shows audiences a good time mostly because of an elaborately tricky plot.” Another said: “With a dazzling performance, Catherine Zeta-Jones dominates the picture with absolute assurance and a bewitching smile.”
A third reviewer said of the film: “Gets by well enough on style and star chemistry and the basic allure of watching a tightly-planned caper unfold.” Audiences were similarly impressed by the leading pair, with one fan commenting: “A very underrated heist film that has good acting and chemistry between Catherine Zeta Jones and Sean Connery.”
Another enthusiastic viewer said: “I’m not sure what the people that rated this movie so low were expecting exactly, but this is one of my favorite movies. If you love bank heist genres, then this movie does not disappoint. It’s action packed with an Oscar winning all star cast.”
Meanwhile, one delighted fan wrote: “Lovely heist movie with a cool vibe between Catherine Z and Sean. It’s one of those movies that you enjoy more every time you see it. whenever it’s on TV you stop 2 watch. Sean is so debonair and Cat Z is at the height of her beauty. nice movie twists, turns, and surprises!” Another thrilled viewer added: “Amazing movie. Highly underrated. Just watched it again after almost 20 years and it still holds its value and would hold its own against most of the garbage from the past 2 decades. I wish they still made them like this.”
Entrapment is set to be broadcast on Film4 this evening, January 12, at 6.45pm.
Source: Mirror
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