Angela Bassett, Bobby Brown, Cassandra Wilson

Career thief Nick Wells (Robert De Niro) is about to mastermind a nearly impossible theft that will require his joining forces with a clever young accomplice (Edward Norton). The unlikely alliance, ar...( read more  read more... )ranged by Nick's longtime friend and fence, Max (Marlon Brando), interrupts Nick's plan to retire from crime and settle down with his fiancee, Diane (Angela Bassett). Even worse, it requires that Nick violate his most important rule: Always work alone.

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Directed by: Frank Oz

Release Date: July 13, 2001

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DVD Release Date: December 11, 2001

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  • October 12, 2009
    It's not the best film ever made but I quite liked it! Norton and Bassett are really good, DeNiro's been better and Brando is vile. Directed by Miss Piggy ;o)
  • August 10, 2009
    Pretty good. I wouldn't watch over again.
  • February 6, 2009
    "Nice working with you, ace. Okay, bye-bye."

    Always loved heist movies but the biggest problem in the genre is that the films tend to be predictable. "The Score" has the same problem but it also features some nice twists.

    The strongest thing is the acting. The film features thr...( read more)ee great actors from three different generations. De Niro, my all-time favourite does another minimalistic yet effective performance as the brains behind it all. Ed Norton, the best actor of today, hasn't failed me yet (although haven't seen "Death to Smoochy"...) and Marlon Brando takes his latest paycheck of his career with a solid performance.

    So, is "The Score" worth a look. Yep, for all the fans of the previously mentioned actors. And if you enjoy crime thrillers with a jazzy score, definitely maybe.
  • June 2, 2008
    marlon brando's last i believe
  • March 14, 2008
    It snaps and crackels with style, suspense and excitment. A smart, tense and adreniline-pumping edge of your seat thriller. Robert De Niro and Edward Norton are dynamite. These two actors deliver pure gold to this bold and tension-loaded heist film. Superb, teriffic, brilliant, e...( read more)xcellent and truly magnificent. It's pulse-pounding and exhilerating all the way to it's fantastic finish.
  • October 10, 2009
    Weak. Who didn't expect that Robert De Niro has the real one.
  • September 17, 2009
    Fun crime film, with a legendary cast and a good twist at the end. Both Marlon Brando (RIP) and Robert De Niro were in this, so that's why I saw it.

    52/100
  • September 14, 2009
    Just like in real live... Look who you trust, mostly if it's a business work!
  • September 3, 2009
    La última peli del gran Brando, reune lo mejor de tres generaciones de actores: Brando, De Niro y Norton. El filme, no está nada mal.
  • July 29, 2009
    Clearly, the big draw in this film is the casting... The idea of seeing 3 powerhouses together on screen it's pretty exciting stuff.

    The big 3 don't disappoint, it's just a shame that the story doesn't live up to the promise of it's terrific casting. The film comes off as a l...( read more)ittle bit like Heat lite. It's pretty interesting but not that gripping and come the end it just seemed a little underwhelming.

    Definately worth a watch, just don't expext too much.

Critic Reviews


July 13, 2001
David Edelstein, Slate

A droning, high-toned little heist picture with no dash and no raison d'ętre. full review

July 13, 2001
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

A spiritless, unimaginative exercise in professionalism for its own sake. full review

July 13, 2001
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The best pure heist movie in recent years. full review

July 12, 2001
Claudia Puig, USA Today

There are explosions, double-crosses and chase sequences, but it just doesn't add up to edge-of-your-seat tension. full review

July 10, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

There's nothing you can't see coming in this flick, including the surprise ending. full review

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  • NZfilmBUFF
    December 18, 2007
    I think the script was meah, anyone else that took the part wouldnt have been able to make this film great.

    Ed Norton and Rob Deniro, what brilliance they bring to this film!!!

    I really liked it, its not amazing but its fun and leaves you laughing
  • singhelen
    June 7, 2007
    ok, this place looked empty so lemme fill it in with words. If u are plannin to watch this movie then do so. It's quite entertainin and with all big stars in one..Edward norton did a great performance and keeps u smilin through out the movie (where his acting as the cleaner). I was surprised at the ending, kinda felt that it was comin.

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