The Mastermind
In a sedate Massachusetts suburb circa 1970, unemployed family man and amateur art thief J.B. Mooney sets out on his first heist. With the museum cased and accomplices recruited, he has an airtight plan. Or so he thinks.
Critics Sentiment
Guy and Ronnie steal four Arthur Dove paintings
JB steals purse and gets arrested at antiwar rally
The film drops sharply from the well-executed heist sequence to the frustrating non-conclusion ending that left critics feeling insulted.
The film starts promisingly with authentic period atmosphere and a realistic heist execution that critics appreciated. However, sentiment steadily declines through the middle act due to pacing issues and underdeveloped characters. The ending proves most divisive, with critics harshly criticizing the abrupt non-conclusion and lack of payoff.
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Josh O'Connor
James Blaine Mooney
Alana Haim
Terri Mooney
Hope Davis
Sarah Mooney
John Magaro
Fred
Gaby Hoffmann
Maude
Jasper Thompson
Tommy Mooney
Sterling Thompson
Carl Mooney
Eli Gelb
Guy Hickey
Cole Doman
Larry Duffy
Javion Allen
Ronnie Gibson
Matthew Maher
Jerry the Driver
Rhenzy Feliz
Gordon
Bill Camp
Judge William Mooney
Carrie Lazar
Ms. Pitman
Reighan Bean
Julie
Katie Hubbard
Robin
Margot Anderson-Song
Helen
Avery Deutsch
Daisy
Deb G. Girdler
Museum Patron
Richard Hagerman
Detective Long
Crew
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