breakdownthatfilm-blogspot-com Computer hacking and corporate espionage aren't new plot lines to spy thrillers. Someone needs a specific item, so either they themselves or another skilled individual does the job. The idea of course is to get by without being detected and leaving no trace that anything had happened to begin with. When a trio of college groupies become a theoretical genius machine and figure out how to break into a jewelry store, they end up being blackmailed to perform a much bigger task. This particular idea isn't too extreme if it were not for such obvious plot holes. Surprisingly, the film entertains at a level that was unexpected.The trio of theorists that devise such an elaborate plan are Kevin (a before really famous Ryan Reynolds), Sam (Kristin Booth) and Rob (Joris Jarsky). And appropriately, these actors do look like college students for their age relative to this movie. Most notably, this is before Ryan Reynolds' got ripped for future comic book movies. It seems a little preposterous though that these three are the mega geniuses who create this perfect heist blueprint. No one really defined themselves as the brains of the outfit. The script provided the necessary dialog to make them sound smart but to look like they were real geniuses was another story. The man behind the blackmail scandal is Leo Gillette played by underrated actor David Suchet. This was also the man who played the leader of the hijacked 747 in Kurt Russell's Executive Decision (1996). Just like before, Suchet is able to pull off his character with such ease that it's difficult not to see the threat that he holds. However, some of his character's decision making is a slight bit silly. One of them is - why blackmail these theorists to actually pull off the heist? At the beginning of the film, the main characters demonstrate how breaking into the system is done but who's to say that they know every single tactic of espionage? That also includes gun use and cable suspensions? If this is the case, I'm not sure these college grads are as innocent as they appear to be. Nevertheless, sure these wiseguys can crack the code to a security system but could you really trust them to pull off a heist with expertise? I think it's expecting a little too much even though they did do it well.Particularly, the idea of having amateurs do professional work isn't a bad idea for a comedy, which is what this thriller is supposed to have in it. Director and writer William Phillips tried but there doesn't seem to be enough of a comedic angle to his direction. The majority of the qwerky lines come from Ryan Reynolds, respectively. But it shouldn't just be Reynolds carrying these moments. Plus, there could've been several funny scenes involving characters getting familiar with how to do espionage. Then, have them slowly grow and become more self- efficient. In spite of this though, Phillips produced a script that at least worked effectively at defining its characters and having them develop evenly,...for the most part. At points, there are twists in the story line. This isn't bad at all, but it then undermines a good portion of the character development.The quality to the rest of the production is adequately made but is nothing out of the ordinary or special. There doesn't seem much of any CGI but the practical effects used work and look real and that's good. The cinematography by Derek Rogers who also worked on Cube (1997) provided the right scenery but again nothing that stands out. Even Jim McGrath's music is a turn down. Mainly this reason is because his score is inaccessible. It still wasn't an amazing score, but it did provide easy listening. McGrath's themes contained jazz related instruments that attempted at lightening the mood of the story to a comical level. At times there were contemporary music inserted in various scenes and they too weren't bad, but didn't elevate the viewing. It's an OK watch but it's not worth a second view.The script has its moments of being clever and its cast works. Yet, the frequency at which it works at being a funny spy thriller is not very often. It's okay for a one-time watch.

Avid Climber Foolproof is your typical heist film but with a nice "beginners" element. You have a basic blackmail to get the show rolling, but the different twists the scenario brings in can keep you guessing until the end.The acting is not stellar, but good enough not to distract you. There's also a caricatural feeling to it that's dosed just enough to keep the whole thing simmering with fun.The only real big drag, is the thing with the lasers... It seems that they all have to do it, and every time it's a question of contortion, as if alarm systems were that dumb.It's entertaining, it's intelligent, it's worth seeing even if it's not a master piece. It's an easy pick.

PJKeening A typical Canadian movie either goes through great lengths to disguise its Canadian heritage, or is a pretentious art film that concerns a turn-of-the-century Saskatchewan woman dealing with the slow, agonizing death of her husband from some kind of poorly-defined illness by painting portraits of moose corpses. Foolproof is different, though. The plot revolves around three friends that play a game called "Foolproof". The game involves staking out places containing things of value, and planning heists without being detected. The difference between being a "Foolproof" player and an actual criminal is that a "Foolproof" player doesn't actually act out the robberies. They recreate the various locks, alarms, and other security devices at their homes and challenge each other to defeat them. Unfortunately, an actual criminal learns of their game, steals one of their plans, and successfully pulls off the heist. He then blackmails the three players into planning and actually enacting a robbery of $20 million in bearer bonds from a high-security building that puts their skills to the test. The film is technically sound and contains many staples of the heist film sub-genre. Ryan Reynolds (Smokin' Aces, Blade: Trinity) turns in an unusually irritating performance as protagonist Kevin Kraft. In fairness to Mr. Reynolds, the screenplay may be to blame for this, giving him dialog and situations that force him to act clueless, bumbling, and a sarcastic early on while only the later scenes paint him in a more likable manner. This could be an attempt at character development, but I could not help but think that I would have enjoyed the character more in the hands of a more capable actor. The script clearly calls for a Peter Sellars type. Unfortunately, this is beyond the performance turned in by Reynolds, who I normally enjoy thoroughly. On the other hand, David Suchet (Poirot) does an excellent job as the heavy, Leo "The Touch" Gillette. His character is far more subtle than the over-the-top Kevin Kraft. Suchet steals the picture with his sinister performance. In the hands of a less capable actor, the role could be lost to a minimal, almost passive performance. David Suchet oozes pure, unadulterated callousness and is truly a delight in every scene. Rounding out the cast, we have fellow "Foolproof"-ers Kristin Booth (Salem Witch Trials) and Joris Jarsky (Salem Witch Trials), who get lost in the shuffle as they are given very little to do outside of Booth being a girl and Jarsky owning a junky car. I feel that the fault lies with the script in that case. What the film lacks in three-dimensional characters, it makes up for with excellent pacing and enjoyable heists. I especially enjoyed the opening scene's nod to Brian DePalma with the split-screen simultaneously showing Kevin going through the robbery motions at home on one side, while Kevin pulling the imaginary heist is seen on the other. While it is true that the film is uneven, it is definitely worth checking out.

sirmixalotmigente i originally got this movie cause I rented Just friends and am a fan of Ryan . FOOLPROOF was recommended to me by blockbuster and i thought lets have a look.This movie is simple pure script no special effects and no artsyvisual effects. The movie is definitely worth a watch and its definitely entertainment for all.The story line is captivating and to be very honest i am a sucker for heist ,robberies and almost any movie pertaining to stealing from the MANThey don't make movies like this nowadayssure wish they did though