This caper flick is great fun, but is not as good as the book.
This movie version of Donald Westlake's book by the same title is great fun -- fans of caper movies will enjoy this. It's cool, visually interesting and well put together. However, while it is faithful to the book, it ends before the book ends, and the extra bits the book includes are some of the best in the story. Also, the movie isn't quite as zany or as funny as the novels. Overall, this movie provided for a pleasant evening.