A couple steals a Matisse painting on contract. They manage to escape the police. The sale takes place 4 days later on an island. Things don't go as planned.
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Title: Two If by Sea (1996)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Denis Leary | ... | Francis 'Frank' O'Brien | |
| Sandra Bullock | ... | Roz | |
| Stephen Dillane | ... | Evan Marsh | |
| Yaphet Kotto | ... | FBI Agent O'Malley | |
| Mike Starr | ... | Fitzie | |
| Jonathan Tucker | ... | Todd | |
| Wayne Robson | ... | Beano Callahan | |
| Michael Badalucco | ... | Quinn | |
| Lenny Clarke | ... | Kelly | |
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Jonny Fido | ... | FBI Agent Burke |
| Don Gavin | ... | Sully | |
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Shaun Clarke | ... | Sweeney (as Shaun R. Clarke) |
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Markus Parilo | ... | FBI Agent Peters |
| John Friesen | ... | Sheriff Herbert Horn | |
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Sean Runnette | ... | Marty |
Frank O'Brien, a petty thief, and his 7-year-long girlfriend Roz want to put an end to their unsteady lifestyle and just do that last job, which involves stealing a valuable painting. Frank takes Roz to an island on the coast of New England, where he wants to sell the painting and also hopes that their sagging relationship will get a positive push back up. Not everything goes as planned, as some thugs and the FBI try to recover the painting and Roz gets attracted not only to the landscape... Written by Thomas Meyer <i03a@zfn.uni-bremen.de>
The stage curtains open ...
Although "Two If By Sea" isn't one of Sandra Bullock's best films, it has a quiet and undeniable charm. It knows how to balance the plot with characterization and keeps you entertained. Frank (Leary) and Roz (Bullock) are two people you grow to care about and want to see the best outcome for. This is a great little film and well worth the watch.
The story starts right in the middle of things with no build up or foundation. Just two people - on the road - with a stolen valuable painting - police hot on their tail - on their way to a meeting with a buyer which equals payday for their efforts. They are also a couple, with their own history and share of problems and personality conflicts - and after 7 years of being together, things have finally come to a head. With the FBI, local police, a flattering neighbor, wise guys, and an obnoxious teenage kid all involved - you are taken down a sometimes comical path to a fun ending.
I saw this one once over 20 years ago, and I remember liking it. I've been in a retro mood lately, so I decided to pop it in and give it another view and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Probably more this time than the last. There is an honesty and carefree quality to both of these characters that is appealing. The ability to seemingly be in the moment with their fair share of pressure and concerns, and yet not take everything too seriously. In fact, it almost radiates a kind of innocence, even though he is a petty thief who she is trying to straighten out.
This one comes with a recommend. I was surprised how much I liked this movie, after all these years. It is a bit dated, but not too much. The chemistry between Leary and Bullock really works well here - almost like these two were made for each other. This is a fun diversion - a great way to spend 96 minutes.