Flawless

This caper starring Demi Moore and Michael Caine was a pleasant surprise.

Synopsis: Laura is the first and only woman to hold a managerial position in the most prestigious British diamond company, one of the largest in the world.  Because she’s being held back by an unbreakable glass ceiling, she agrees to help Hobbs, a janitor working at the company, carry out a rather audacious heist.

Caine plays Hobbs rather convincingly, while Moore looks too stiff, even though some stiffness is required by the character.  She just looks like she’s not very comfortable in the part for some reason.

The script, however, artfully jumps from point to point in the plot from its inception to its rather shrewd conclusion, keeping the spectator on the edge of his seat.

The Bottom Line: while Flawless won’t set anyone’s heart aflutter, it’s a rather intriguing movie with a well developed screenplay that warrants a chance. PS: yes, Moore’s old-lady makeup is an abomination, but thankfully she doesn’t wear it for long.

Grade: 7