Foolproof
Three Toronto friends who only design imaginary heists are blackmailed into executing a dangerous multimillion-dollar robbery.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- energetic
- tense
- action movie night
- heist movie marathon
What critics said
Critics found the Canadian heist thriller intermittently enjoyable but limited by its lack of star power and commercial polish.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kevin, Sam, and Rob begin by designing imaginary heists before their stolen jewelry-warehouse plan forces them into real crime.
Leo Gillette blackmails the friends into helping him steal twenty million dollars in bonds.
The friends begin looking out for themselves as the dangerous heist raises the stakes.
The plot emphasizes meticulous planning, technical abilities, elevator shafts, jewelry warehouses, and bond theft logistics.
Films like Foolproof, and why
The Italian Job
shared heist mechanics, friendship under pressure, and brisk action-comedy tone
Ocean's Eleven
shared criminal planning, escalating complications, and charismatic ensemble energy
The Score
shared amateur criminals drawn into a dangerous scheme and pressured by a ruthless mastermind
Movie Details
- Director
- William Phillips
- Release Date
- 2003-10-03
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (214)
Cast
- Ryan Reynolds
- Kristin Booth
- Joris Jarsky
- David Suchet
- David Hewlett
- James Allodi
- Sean Sullivan
- Tara Slone
- Soo Garay
- William House
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Howdy Amazon Channel
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Foolproof about?
- Three Toronto friends who only design imaginary heists are blackmailed into executing a dangerous multimillion-dollar robbery.
- What is Foolproof like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Foolproof as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Foolproof violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Foolproof as moderate.
- What did critics think of Foolproof?
- Critics found the Canadian heist thriller intermittently enjoyable but limited by its lack of star power and commercial polish.
- Which films are like Foolproof?
- Films with a similar feel include The Italian Job, Ocean's Eleven, and The Score.
- How long is Foolproof?
- Foolproof runs 94 minutes.
- Where can I watch Foolproof?
- In United States, Foolproof streams on Howdy Amazon Channel.
