Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón (subtitles)

I typically peruse the New York Times movie reviews to determine my movie-going schedule for the weekend. What put “Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón” at the top of the list was the comparison to “Ocean’s 11.” Intriguing premise. Even more interesting is the setting for this Spanish language movie: Los Angeles and the immigrant community. Two thieves decide that they are going to rob one of their own, a con man who has amassed great wealth by selling his bogus formulas for hair growth, weight loss, even a cancer cure to poor Latino immigrants. Their plan, typical of the caper genre, requires thorough planning and exact timing and although the outcome is predictable, the fun is watching this group succeed. Directed by Joe Menendez and written by José Angel Henrickson, “Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón” has an engaging cast and even manages to prove that there is honor among thieves. You won’t be disappointed if you decide to see this movie. (9/1/07)