Lift

Cyrus, portrayed by Kevin Hart, is a highly skilled international thief who leads a diverse crew consisting of Denton (played by Vincent D’Onofrio), Camila (depicted by Úrsula Corberó), Mi-Sun (brought to life by Yun Jee Kim), Magnus (masterfully portrayed by Billy Magnussen), and Luke (played by Viveik Kalra). Together, they embark on an audacious plan consisting of two simultaneous heists—one involving the theft of a priceless Van Gogh painting in London and the other a faked kidnapping of the famous NFT artist N8 (played by Jacob Batalon) in Venice.

N8 is in Venice to auction a groundbreaking NFT created using a unique self-portrait mask integrating 482 cameras, which will livestream the auction moment. The team’s scheme to kidnap N8 unexpectedly boosts the NFT’s market value to a staggering $89 million. Having been offered a $27 million cut, N8 is eager to celebrate with the crew. However, their plans take a turn when Abby Gladwell (portrayed by Gugu Mbatha-Raw), an Interpol agent and former lover of Cyrus, unearths evidence linking Denton to the heist, leading to his arrest for fraud.

Under pressure, Abby, along with her superior Commander Huxley (played by Sam Worthington), strikes a deal with Cyrus and his team to help apprehend the billionaire Lars Jorgenson (playing by Jean Reno). Jorgenson has ambitious plans to manipulate stock prices through a catastrophic flood in Europe, leveraging a significant payment of $500 million in gold bullion intended for the hacking group Leviathan. With Huxley’s support, the crew is tasked with intercepting the gold shipment, which is scheduled to fly from Heathrow airport to Zurich aboard a commercial airline.

Cyrus, aware of Jorgenson’s ruthlessness, negotiates for Abby to join their team to ensure protective measures against Interpol’s potential fallout. They formulate a daring plan to steal the gold mid-air using a private jet loaned from an art collector named Molsen (Oli Green). The culminating operation requires precise execution: Mi-Sun must jam signals from the airliner while the rest of the crew distracts Jorgenson’s henchmen.

The heist reaches a fever pitch when Jorgenson learns of a traitor within his ranks and hastens the delivery schedule, putting their meticulously crafted plan at risk. As tension escalates, a last-minute dropout occurs when Luke backs out of the heist, but Cyrus and the rest of the crew press on with their high-stakes mission. Packed with excitement and precarious maneuvers, their efforts lead to heart-stopping confrontations, forcing the crew to adapt on-the-fly.

Despite setbacks, they manage to divert the A-380 mid-flight, evade capture, and ultimately land it in the Swiss Alps, all while dealing with the ramifications of Jorgenson’s henchmen trying to reclaim control. As the final confrontation unfolds, hostages are taken, and betrayal looms large. However, Cyrus smartly utilizes N8’s NFT technology to gather incriminating evidence against Jorgenson, leading to his capture as the Carabinieri swoop in.

In an unexpected twist, weeks following the chaotic events, Cyrus reveals to Abby that they successfully swapped the real gold with painted iron bars during the heist. The actual gold was parachuted into a concealed location, unbeknownst to Jorgenson’s crew. With their haul secured and spirits high, Cyrus and Abby look forward to a new beginning, rekindling their relationship amidst their thrilling escapades.

Last Updated: October 24, 2024 at 08:59