Jewel Thief: THe Heist Begins (2025) Movie Review

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Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins – Movie Review

First Reaction – Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins is fun, over-the-top and easy to watch.

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Director: Robbie Grewal, Kookie Gulati

Writer: Sumit Arora (Screenplay)

Cast

  • Nikita Dutta (Haasil)
  • Saif Ali Khan
  • Jaideep Ahlawat (Jaane Jaan)
  • Kunal Kapoor
  • Ujjawal Gauraha

Plot: A skilled jewel thief is hired for a daring job: stealing the famous African Red Sun diamond. However, what starts off as a carefully thought-out robbery soon turns into a risky dance of deceit and changing allegiances.

Runtime: 1 Hour 56 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Jewel Thief: Operation The Heist Initiates

The narrative unfolds as relentless gangster Rajan (Ahlawat) enlists the expertise of skilled burglar Rehan Roy (Khan). This latest venture serves as a prelude to a final job, which Rehan intends to perform in order to regain his estranged father’s approval. As events unfold, he finds himself becoming increasingly smitten with Rajan’s spouse Farah (Dutta). However, as the intricate plan starts taking shape, it becomes evident that Rehan may have bitten off more than he can chew.

The plan revolves around the theft of the African Red Sun Diamond, but the situation gets trickier once the authorities realize that the jewel is under threat.

Verdict on Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins

Recap

The film chronicles a relentless mobster who enlists a skilled burglar to carry out a task for him. Yet, this thief is intent on reforming his ways, and the gangster persists in his pursuit. We delve into their escapades as they execute the heist that takes them globetrotting.

Best Parts

In this film, you’ll find an entertaining caper, featuring an eclectic mix of characters hailing from diverse backgrounds, all joining forces for one daring heist. A reformed thief is on a mission to make amends, while a merciless mob boss leverages his influence to get whatever he desires. To add complexity, the story unfolds with a romantic entanglement and includes various global settings as the crime spree unfurls across continents.

Worst Parts

In many high-end heist films, the police angle often seems like a secondary consideration, with the detective playing catch-up. However, in this movie, it sometimes veers towards being excessively dramatic, which can be both appealing and problematic at the same time.

Final Thoughts –Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins is a fun heist movie.

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2025-04-25 13:37