The Art of the Steal
The true story of a multi-billion dollar art heist and how they got away with it.
The true story of a multi-billion dollar art heist and how they got a...
Documentary
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2010
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A gripping tale of intrigue and mystery in the art world, this film traces the history of a collection of Post-Impressionist paintings - worth billions - which became the subject of a power struggle after the death of its owner. Dr. Albert Barnes.
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Rated:
UNRATED
Runtime:
101 min
Release date:
26 Feb 2010
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
1 nomination.
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Argott beautifully explicates how this crew pulled off the most daring daylight art theft in history, though his passionate identification with the pro-Barnes faction limits the movie's political nuance.
– Cliff Doerksen,
Chicago Reader,
3 Jan 2011
fresh:
The film's good versus bad scenario is, while understandable, too simplistic.
– Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 Apr 2010
rotten:
The Art of the Steal ultimately gets mired in the legal weeds, a snare made all the more frustrating by the fact that the move is a fait accompli.
– Ann Hornaday,
Washington Post,
26 Mar 2010
fresh:
It's impossible not to be moved by the almost eerie film footage of the walls of the Barnes' original home with the art removed, revealing bare hooks and patches of unfaded paint: ghosts, doomed to wander.
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
25 Mar 2010
fresh:
A blunt, persuasive documentary.
– Kyle MacMillan,
Denver Post,
19 Mar 2010