THE SCORE

Robert De Niro is on top form as Nick Wells, a professional thief well past his prime who is reluctantly persuaded to do "one last job" robbing Montreal's Customs House of a priceless sceptre which will set him up for life. His associate Max (Marlon Brando) finances the operation and introduces him to Jack Teller (Edward Norton) who is working as a janitor at the Customs House and can provide vital "inside" information. Jack is posing as Brian - a likeable and apparently half witted disabled young man who is not as simple as he seems. The actual robbery sequence is outstanding with many twists and turns as De Niro tries to break into a secure basement with state of the art cameras, closed circuit TV, lasers, iron cages and one of the most burglar proof safes imaginable. It would appear that these are almost impossible odds but this is what makes the film so enjoyable. Edward Norton is amazing as Jack Teller (and Brian) giving a superlative performance and easily holding his own against experienced actors Brando and De Niro. One of the best heist movies in years. Directed by Frank Oz and (uncredited) Robert De Niro. This was Marlon Brando's last film. The part of Nick Wells was originally offered to Michael Douglas who turned it down and Ben Affleck refused the part of Jack Teller.