The careers of Kurt Russell and Matt Dillon must really be in the toilet if they have to find work in a Canadian movie, which "The Art Of The Steal" is (though it did have some American involvement). It's not only a Canadian movie, it's not a very good Canadian movie. Both Russell and Dillon look really worn out and tired here, not helped by the fact that writer/director Jonathan Sobol shoots almost the entire movie in drab colors that at times makes the movie look like it was shot in black and white. But the worst thing about the movie is its feel. There is far too much talk here, and nowhere enough action or suspense to juice things up. Quite frankly, I was bored most of the time. About the only positive thing I can say about this expensive misfire is that it's one of the few Canadian movies to be actually set (partly) in Canada.
Review of The Art of the Steal
