Professional thief Ernie takes Mike on as an apprentice, but while Mike clearly has "larceny in his heart", it will take him a long time to get as good as Ernie.
Acting
Reynolds plays against type as a soft, sad pro.
Direction
Forsyth makes crime feel like a warm blanket.
Writing
Dialogue so natural you'll forget it's scripted.
Director
Bill Forsyth
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