Flawless (2008)

About Flawless

'Flawless' is an engaging diamond-heist drama thriller released in 2008. Set in the 1960s, it revolves around a janitor and a high-ranking executive who try to carry out the biggest diamond heist of all time. The plot is filled with suspense and unpredictability, keeping the viewers on the edge of their seats.

Making / Production

Directed by Michael Radford and written by Edward Anderson, the film was well-received by the audience for its intriguing storyline and heart-pounding suspense. The production process was meticulous, with keen attention to detail in order to create a realistic 1960s setting.

Actors

• Michael Caine as Mr. Hobbs: As the janitor who orchestrates the heist, Caine's performance was remarkable, contributing significantly to the tension and anticipation.
• Demi Moore as Laura Quinn: Moore delivers an intense performance as the only female manager at London Diamond Corporation who becomes complicit in the plot.
• Lambert Wilson as Finch: His performance as MIB agent Finch investigating the heist was spot-on and added more dimensions to the plot.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• During his career, Michael Caine has been involved in multiple heist movies.
• While the film is fictitious, it's based on true events from diamond heists.
• Despite being set in London, most of the film was actually filmed in Luxembourg and Belgium.

Quotes

• "Every empire, every nation that has ever existed has ultimately collapsed. That same will be true of ours." - Mr. Hobbs
• "You don't steal a million pounds.. you steal 100 million!" - Laura Quinn

Music, Soundtrack

• The film’s music was composed by Stephen Warbeck, adding greatly to the tension and suspense of the film.
• Apart from the score, the film featured a couple of popular songs from the 1960s to help set the mood and atmosphere.