The Maiden Heist

One of my favorite movie genres is the caper movie - whether they're trying to con someone, steal something, or break out of prison, if it has the word "caper" in the tagline, I'm definitely interested.  So I was excited to see one this week that is a couple of years old, but had never appeared on my radar.  It's called "The Maiden Heist".  Starring Christopher Walken, Morgan Freeman, William H. Macy, and Marcia Gay Harden, it's the story of three middle-aged museum security guards who come up with a plan to steal some of their favorite works of art, before they are sent off to another museum and a new exhibit takes their place.  Walken's favorite piece is called "Lonely Maiden", thus the title for the movie.

It's a cool, fun movie.  And really, how can it not be cool when it has Christopher Walken?  it's suspenseful, and you can tell the actors are having a terrific time.  I totally recommend it.

Word to the squeamish - You see "A LOT" of William H. Macy in this movie.  And it's really unnecessary.  While there are worse butts to see on film, you'll want to be prepared.