The Heist Film Review: A High-Stakes Game of Wit and Wealth That Just Misses the Loot

🍿🍿🍿💩💩 (3 out of 5 popcorns, 2 poops)

Hold on to your popcorn folks, because “The Heist” is about to take you on a roller coaster ride that promises thrills but ends up being more of a bumper car ride. If you’re into long-winded narratives and a twist that’s as surprising as a traffic jam on a Monday morning, then this film is for you.

Hello, darlings! It’s your favourite Bollywood sass-machine, Review Rani, back with another review of a movie that tried to be a thriller but ended up being a snoozer. This time, we have the pleasure of dissecting “The Heist”, a tale of crime, dark web shenanigans, and a billionaire fugitive. Sounds exciting, right? Well, don’t get your hopes up too high.

“The Heist”, directed by Aditya Aawaandhe, takes us into the world of ex-FATF agent Ananya and her techie sidekick Neel, who are as mismatched as butter chicken and chocolate sauce. Together, they plan to rob a billionaire fugitive, Viren Shah, of his ill-gotten wealth. It’s like Robin Hood meets Mission Impossible, but with more tedious planning and less charisma.

Now, the premise, written by Nikita Chaturvedi, does sound like a nail-biting thriller. But the delivery is about as thrilling as watching paint dry. Aawaandhe’s direction is steady, but the editing could do with a few snips here and there. The climactic twist is like a damp firework – you wait for the explosion, but all you get is a weak fizzle.

As for the performances, Nad Sham, who plays Neel, tries his best, but his attempt at a deep, brooding character comes off as constipated more than anything else. Suman Rao, however, does bring a touch of elegance and strength to her role as Ananya, making us wish she had a better script to work with. The supporting cast does their best to bring life to their characters, but they’re about as successful as a vegetarian at a barbecue.

The background score by Yug Bhusal is as distracting as a mosquito in a quiet room, and the songs are as necessary as a third arm. They add as much value to the film as a sunroof does to a submarine. The movie tries really hard to be an edge-of-the-seat thriller, but it’s more like a sit-back-and-yawn kind of film.

Rani’s Wrap-Up: So, darlings, “The Heist” is like that aunty at the party who promises to tell you a juicy gossip but ends up talking about her cat’s bowel movements. It’s a film that had potential but ended up being as exciting as a stale samosa. But hey, if you have nothing better to do and you’re out of sleeping pills, “The Heist” might just be the perfect solution for your insomnia.

Until next time, this is Review Rani, signing off and reminding you that not all that glitters is Bollywood gold! 💃💃💃