Term for subgenre of heist film where main character is a 'genius'?
Is there a term for a genre with "person v. society" narratives where a gifted main character attempts to exploit a system for great personal gain. The term I'm looking for describes movies that aren't necessarily heist films. While a bank or casino could be one target the gifted protagonist could exploit, the protagonist's actions don't have to be illegal. The protagonist's actions only have to be extraordinary.
Here are some example films and TV shows I had in mind.
- Catch Me If You Can (2002)
- 21 (2008)
- Moneyball (2011)
- Limitless (2011)
- Mr. Robot (2015-2019)
Also, in this subgenre of movie, montages and voice-over narration are extremely common, and many (but not all) of these films are based on true events. What would you call these sorts of movies/shows?
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What are the heist movies called?
Fox (2009) to popular Hollywood films like Inside Man (2006) and remakes of heist classics like The Italian Job (2003). Some of the most popular heist films of this era are the remake of Ocean's 11 (2001) and its sequels Oceans 12 (2004) and Oceans 13 (2007).What are some of the conventions of the heist film?
So without further ado, this is what your movie needs if you want to make a great heist film:- A Story About A Single Score. ...
- The Perpetrator Is The Hero. ...
- The Hero Already Wants To Steal Things. ...
- The Heist Must Be A Success. ...
- The Hero Gets The Want AND The Need.
What makes a film a heist film?
Definition/The basics: A heist film's plot revolves around a group of people trying to steal something. This \u201cthing\u201d can be money, jewels, secret files, priceless art, or other valuable objects. The crime involves intricate planning and challenges so a simple hold-\u2010up or mugging is not part of the heist genre.What is the best heist movie ever made?
Here's a list of some of the best heist movies of all time.- All the Ocean's (2001, 2004, 2007, 2018) Warner Bros. ...
- Widows (2018) 20th Century Studios. ...
- National Treasure (2004) Movieclips Classic Trailers. ...
- Heat (1995) Movieclips Classic Trailers. ...
- The Bling Ring (2013) ...
- Inception (2010) ...
- Inside Man (2006) ...
- Out of Sight (1998)
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