A seasoned con artist's witty, gritty world gets complicated when a former lover returns to spoil his biggest score.
Pulpy and suspenseful, with dry wit. A date-night pick at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Starz.
Nothing past what an R promises: moderate sex and nudity, and some violence.
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Nicky, an accomplished con artist, gets romantically involved with his disciple Jess but later ends their relationship. Years later, she returns as a femme fatale to spoil his plans.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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