Cannes 2025: Top 10 Must-See Movies
- Reichardt's film offers a refreshing, character-driven viewpoint on the heist genre, focusing on the human element and consequences rather than elaborate action sequences.
- Kelly Reichardt, known for "Showing up," starring Michelle Williams, has crafted "Mastermind," a gentle and self-deprecating take on the heist movie genre.
- Rather than focusing on the heist itself,Reichardt explores the aftermath,depicting awkward interactions with disappointed family members.
Kelly Reichardt’s “Mastermind” steals teh spotlight at Cannes 2025, offering a fresh take on the frequently enough-formulaic heist movie. Josh O’Connor stars as a hapless art thief whose plan quickly goes awry in 1970s Massachusetts. News Directory 3 breaks down how this character-driven film, focusing on the aftermath, sets itself apart. Explore the film’s superb cast, including Alana Haim and Bill Camp. Discover what’s next for Reichardt’s latest work.
‘Mastermind’: Kelly Reichardt’s Gentle Take on the Art Heist
Updated May 25, 2025
Kelly Reichardt, known for “Showing up,” starring Michelle Williams, has crafted “Mastermind,” a gentle and self-deprecating take on the heist movie genre. Set in 1970s Massachusetts, the film stars Josh O’Connor as a less-than-brilliant art thief whose plan to steal canvases from a museum quickly unravels.
Rather than focusing on the heist itself,Reichardt explores the aftermath,depicting awkward interactions with disappointed family members. The period-perfect cast includes Alana Haim, bill Camp, Hope Davis, and John Magaro.
“The exquisite period-perfect cast includes Alana haim Bill Camp,Hope Davis and John Magaro,” JR,Film Critic said.
What’s next
Future release dates for “Mastermind” are yet to be announced.