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Sanctuary20 — 10 years ago(August 31, 2015 05:59 PM)

And the bass of the music slowly kicks inwonderful. My highlight from a visual/aural perspective
My strength is greater than my weakness

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I liked that moment as well i hope he took the butt, his DNA is on it!

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I loved that bit too. I can't believe it's taken me this long to see this film!

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It is a cool movie. I was doing business in Chicago when I saw the film in the theater. I thought it was terrific, different, focused on characters who are often overlooked. Thought Caan and Weld were great.

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I couldn't agree more. My friend pointed out a cool little bit of symbolism in that shot as well. This is the only time in the film we actually see Frank smoke. The first time he attempts to smoke in the diner but his lighter doesn't work. This time it does. Whether it was intentional or not it gives that turning point in the film a little extra boost. I love Michael Mann and Thief is one of his best.

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