Foolproof (2003)

Kevin, Sam and Rob are founding members of a theoretical group which pulls off heists. Leo, a gangster, blackmails them into pulling off a real multi-million dollar heist. Now it's up to them to get out alive.

Director:

William Phillips

Writer:

William Phillips

Stars:

Ryan Reynolds, Kristin Booth, Joris Jarsky

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ryan Reynolds	...	Kevin
Kristin Booth	...	Sam
Joris Jarsky	...	Rob
Sean Sullivan	...	Stan
Tara Slone	...	Maggie
Soo Garay	...	Hamish Receptionist
William House	...	Stanley Q. Hamish
Wai Choy	...	Harry
James Allodi	...	Detective Mason
Mif	...	Kenny (as Anthony Mifsud)
Duff MacDonald	...	Harlon
David Suchet	...	Leo Gillette
David Hewlett	...	Lawrence Yeager
Laura Catalano	...	Sandi
Philip Craig	...	Albert Humphrey

Storyline

Twenty-something Torontonians and friends Kevin, Sam and Rob play a game they call Foolproof: they plan foolproof heists, but without the intention of actually carrying them out. They have a few rules in the game, including the three having the necessary technical and physical abilities to carry out the tasks required for the heist, the plan cannot include loaded guns, and there is no violence meaning that no one gets hurt. They try to be as meticulous if not more so than the best high stakes thieves. The fun is in knowing they could do it if they truly wanted. Their collective lives change when someone breaks into Sam's apartment and steals their latest plan for a jewelry warehouse heist. After the warehouse is hit, the culprit identifies himself to them as Leo 'The Touch' Gillette, a known but never convicted high stakes thief who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. He tells them that the break-in at Sam's apartment was not by accident, and that part of his grand plan is to ...

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Plot Keywords:

heist | warehouse | apartment | gangster | planning | 

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Taglines:

Get in. Get out. Get even.

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexual references

Did You Know?

Trivia

The movie was not only the widest release of a Canadian movie in history (as of October 2003), but had a record-breaking marketing budget of $2 million.

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Goofs

After Sam slides on the dry ice to get to the keypad, she is told to enter the number "6" but you can clearly see her reach, and press, the number "4".

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Quotes

Toy Robot: [Sam is practicing fitting underneath a grid, and everytime she touches the line, the robot goes off] Access Denied!
Sam: I'm warning you.
Toy Robot: Access Denied!
Sam: *Ugh!*
Toy Robot: Access Denied! Access Denied!
Sam: Oh, that's it, you're dead!
Kevin: Hey hey hey hey, leave our son alone! He's just doing his job, aren't you Robo-Boy?

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Connections

References Free Willy (1993)

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Soundtracks

I Want You
Performed by Danko Jones
Written by Danko Jones
Published by Danko Jones (SOCAN)
Used under permission from Danko Jones Records and Universal Music Canada Inc.

User Reviews

A hidden gem

Slick, witty, snappy, tight, and fun. Bright, endearing leads. David Suchet is really good as someone who really isn't very nice. The heists (and camera/editing), while not exactly Mission Impossible, are innovative and exciting, and although you always know what's going to happen it's a fun ride getting there.

Foolproof doesn't have the same star-quality you might find in some bigger releases, but the film looks crisp and colourful with good (eg. believable, unobtrusive) special effects, and there are plenty of films - and big-name directors - who could learn a thing or two about getting sparky performances, and a pacy, neat little caper.

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 October 2003 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Foolproof

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

CAD8,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$230,312, 5 October 2003

Gross USA:

$458,990

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$779,036

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alliance Atlantis Communications, Ego Film Arts, Téléfilm Canada

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min 94 min (Québec)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1