Cynicism, lust, greed, betrayal and robbery color this shadowy crime thriller black. South Florida wine dealer Alex Gates (Jack Nicholson) has it all and still wants more. He is constantly scheming for more money and looking for gorgeous women to bed. His beautiful wife Suzanne (Judy Davis) is aware of the philandering and hates what it's done to herself and her son Jason (Stephen Dorff). Meanwhile Alex schemes to satisfy his craving for riches by stealing his wealthiest clients' jewels. He enlists the aid of notorious safecracker Victor (Michael Caine). Alex also tries to involve his sexy but unwitting new lover Gabriella (Jennifer Lopez) who works as the nanny for his intended victim. Though she temporarily derails the plot when she gets fired, Alex and Victor are still able to grab the gems. The trouble begins when they attempt to get to New York to fence them and Suzanne tries to stand in their way.
by Sandra Brennan
synopsis
- Sleeper
- Crime Gone Awry
- Jewel-robbery
- Necklace
- Lover
- Jewel Theft
- Merchant
- Partner
- Nanny
- Greed
- Estrangement
- Avarice
- Au-pair
- Wives
- Colleague