directed by: Rian Johnson, year: 2008
actors: Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel Weisz, Rinko Kikuchi

An artful con-artist fable about two brothers, individually brilliant and morally shifting, who stage lavish illusions to outwit the art world's elite. Bloom the younger, guided by his more ruthless sibling, is drawn into a final personal score that aims to win the enigmatic Penelope’s affection while unraveling their shared past. With witty dialogue, stylish set pieces, and twists that reveal the price of deception, the film blends caper humor with a bittersweet romance. Director Rian Johnson crafts a sly, cinematic tapestry that meditates on trust, family, and the illusion of genius.

Con Artists, Crime Comedy, Drama, Heist, Romance