The Code

I enjoyed this one. The acting from Antonio was a bit stiff but OK. Morgan Freeman's role was well done. Nice plot twist at the end.

Let me get this right out there - I love heist movies. Those movies that pit individuals against an almost impregnanble vault and which the protagonists must use cunning and expertise to overcome. Whether it be the more modern set such as "Ocean's Eleven," "Mission Impossible," "Entrapment" to the more classic such as the 1960s original "Italian Job" to "11 Harrowhouse" they all manage to weave a clever plan into an entertaining picture.Why am I giving this movie a mere three starts then? Why, because it just doesn't work. The means of achieving the heist are somewhat pedestrian at best and the protagonists use gedgetry to overcome some of the obstacles in their way. Even the obligatory "surprise" ending (another part of any good heist movie) seems rather forced and muddled.But we do have Morgan Freeman doing as much as can be expected with the awkward material and Antonio Banderas does a good job also, although it sometimes seems he plays his characters the same way 99 percent of the time. Freeman plays veteran thief Keith Ripley who tags up-and-coming thief Gabriel Martin (played by Banderas) to be his partner in a job to steal two faberge eggs from the vault of a Russian jeweler in New York. However the movie lacks dramatic tension and it's all a rather ho-hum experience. All in all this movie may deserve a rental, but as far as purchasing is concerned - buyer beware.The Blu-ray features an above average transfer, if nothing to write home about. The detail is rendered in the majority of the scenes, with only a few appearing less distinct and the colors appear natural. The audio track is more troublesome with some dailogue difficult to make out, though rear speakers are used to good effect.The supplemental package is largely forgettable with a series of interviews that look like they were filmed in a trailer with hideous Audio and Visual quality and a 16 minute behind the scenes feature that is largely fluff.Worth a rental.

Good twist and turn in plot. Good performances.

The Code over all is a good movie, that I think might have been better. I loved the cast, but there was just something missing. I think sometimes if the writing is a bit off, it effects the flow of the movie. I don't know, it is just my opinion. Anyway, that is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. It just seemed like it was just not coming together like it should have for the quality actors that they had. It is a good movie though and don't let this keep you from watching it.

Certainly a movie of twists and turns, with the con artists conning the con artists and each not knowing what the other is up to. Both Freeman and Banderas provide good performances in their lead roles as you might well expect, with the story line not apparent until the very end.The Faberge eggs have certainly had their share of people wanting to get hold of them for one reason or another over the years in movies and once again they are the center of the plot in this movie.I'm glad I purchased the movie, and enjoy the plot and all actors that participated.Lordfred

I can't believe I stumbled upon such a great movie, I've never heard of...if you like capers with twist and turns that boggle your mind. You are in for a treat with this one. Wait for it....wait for it....poof not what you thought was going to happen. Great movie that I've already recommended to friends and family.

How do I explain this movie.... It's like a soup where you have all the right ingredients, good actors, good acting, suspense, action, romance, but they weren't combined in the right way with the right quantity and balance so it tasted off. Perhaps it lacked depth. Perhaps not enough drama. Either way it wasn't a total waste of time, but you probably won't walk away from this movie very impressed. It will fade quickly out of your memory.

the movie was cute if you are in the mood to watch a meaningless entertainment without getting too involved with the plot or characters, its a kind of a movie you have in the background while having drinks or cleaning the house

This is a so-so heist movie not really in the Rififi class. The target is an interesting challenge, the key plot twists are neat (though may not help post-film believability), but I found the acting a bit pedestrian; no-one broke a sweat. The female lead seemed to be in a perpetual bad mood. It desperately needed to up the tension and to make us care about the characters.

Good

Very good dvd

Seen better

Really liked it just what I expected good value