The Rewatchables ‘Den of Thieves’ With Bill Simmons, Shea Serrano, and Chris Ryan
Oct 15, 2019
Bill Simmons, Shea Serrano, and Chris Ryan discuss the rewatchability of 'Den of Thieves' and its similarities to 'Heat'. They analyze the movie's heist scenes, debate gun control, and talk about the performances of Gerard Butler and Pablo Schreiber. The hosts share trivia and details about the film, speculate on potential sequels, and praise Butler's standout performance.
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Simmons' "Heat" Experience
- Bill Simmons hadn't seen "Heat" until recently.
- Chris Ryan convinced him to watch it, and Simmons loved it.
Genre Blend
- "Den of Thieves" blends crime film and heist movie elements.
- It explores both the culture of crime and heist mechanics.
Butler's Performance
- Gerard Butler's performance is over-the-top, likely influenced by real-life drinking.
- He fully commits to the "Big Nick" character.