Quartile rating: 6/10 · 1 rating
Hoping to leave his criminal lifestyle behind him, a successful art thief teams up with a sexy con woman to pull off the ultimate heist and set himself free.
Lying and Stealing is a by-the-numbers art heist crime-comedy that follows a well-worn formula without adding much new to the genre. The plot hits familiar beats — reluctant thief, charismatic partner, one last job — without subverting or elevating them. The acting from Theo James and Emily Ratajkowski is serviceable but unspectacular, carrying enough charm to keep things watchable. The cinematography is competent and glossy but unremarkable, fitting the genre without distinction. Novelty is low as the film recycles standard heist tropes with little originality. The ending resolves predictably, offering no real surprises or emotional payoff.