The Opportunists (2000)

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In this downbeat drama, a reformed criminal finds himself led back to a life of crime. Fresh out of prison, former safecracker Victor Kelly (Christopher Walken) wants to support his daughter Miriam (Vera Farmiga) and Aunt Dierdre (Anne Pitoniak) with his new career in auto repair. But Victor's deep… More In this downbeat drama, a reformed criminal finds himself led back to a life of crime. Fresh out of prison, former safecracker Victor Kelly (Christopher Walken) wants to support his daughter Miriam (Vera Farmiga) and Aunt Dierdre (Anne Pitoniak) with his new career in auto repair. But Victor's deep in debt, and he's in no position to say no when he and his Irish gangster cousin Michael (Peter McDonald) hook up with two security guards (Jose Zuniga and (Donal Logue) looking for someone who can open a safe. The Opportunists was written and directed by Myles Connell in his feature debut; the supporting cast includes pop singer Cyndi Lauper as Victor's girlfriend. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 29 min.
Directed By: Myles Connell
Genres: Drama

In Theaters: Aug 11, 2000 Wide

Critic Reviews

Gregory Weinkauf, New Times
Walken. Lauper. Silly heist and regional accents. See.
Andrea Chase, Killer Movie Reviews
Here we have a bittersweet little character study masquerading as a caper flick.

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<center><img src="http://content8.flixster.com/photo/11/41/08/11410842_gal.jpg" width=200> </center> Christopher Walken plays the role of Vic, a reformed criminal whos luck seems to have run out of him. Before he spent time in the slammer,… More
<center><img src="http://content8.flixster.com/photo/11/41/08/11410842_gal.jpg" width=200> </center> Christopher Walken plays the role of Vic, a reformed criminal whos luck seems to have run out of him. Before he spent time in the slammer, his specialty was cracking safes, now hes just trying to live an honest life, working as an automechanic. --- Vic is in a rut, he cant make ends meet, hes in debt and although tries to make things right, everything seems to be working against him. <center><img src="http://content6.flixster.com/photo/11/41/08/11410840_gal.jpg" width=200></center> Cyndi Lauper pops in every now and then throughout the movie as Vics girlfriend. She tries to offer Vic some help and advice but always gets turned down. ----------------------------------------------------------------- A low key flick through and through, watching this reminded me of "The Savages" mainly because of the pace and mood of some of the scenes. Theres an ordinary feel about the whole set, but I guess thats what makes this film beautiful. Im very suprised that Cyndi Lauper can actually act, she looks so mersmerizing too. Directed by: Myles Connell Genre: Drama