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Former Jewel Thief Reviews Famous Heist Movies, From ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ to ‘Heat’

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5 years ago

November 7, 2019

Former jewel thief, Larry Lawton, reviews scenes from famous heist movies including ‘Ocean’s Eleven,’ ‘The Italian Job,’ ‘Heat,’ ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High,’ ‘The Thomas Crown Affair,’ ‘Come Hell or High Water,’ and ‘Snatch’ and analyzes their probability, craft, and execution.

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Former Jewel Thief Reviews Famous Heist Movies, From ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ to ‘Heat’

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25 Comments

Dania Elshafie

November 7, 2019 at 7:19 pm

Never knew I needed to watch a video like this in my life

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MuzzstepTV

November 7, 2019 at 7:20 pm

Money being insured is different to a sentimentaly priceless piece of family jewellry being stolen and replaced by a cheque.

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DenishaRae Baylor

November 7, 2019 at 7:21 pm

📓🖊don’t mind me just taking notes 👀

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Jack Xiao

November 7, 2019 at 7:21 pm

Is he a GTA consultant?

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Loretta Avery

November 7, 2019 at 7:23 pm

Professional race car driver reviews driving stunts

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Ally Soriano

November 7, 2019 at 7:25 pm

he seriously feels like a super chill uncle that would secretly slip you money and tousle your hair after. even his name is cool and comic-bookish.

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Tres Cohen

November 7, 2019 at 7:27 pm

I want larry to tell stories about his past exploits

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Iain MacNeil

November 7, 2019 at 7:29 pm

I wish they did Good Time but real good video. Thank you Larry!

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devilpupbear09

November 7, 2019 at 7:30 pm

He must’ve been a 90’s criminal the way he brought up VCR xD

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Min Jin

November 7, 2019 at 7:32 pm

Thank You for all that information.
Now I will just go on and not rob a bank.

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Wesley Delaney

November 7, 2019 at 7:33 pm

Should of reviewing Straight Time

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Jack Xiao

November 7, 2019 at 7:33 pm

Pulp Fiction, Goodfellas, Reservoir Dogs.

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Emma Crx

November 7, 2019 at 7:37 pm

thank you youtube for this recommandation

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Vokon

November 7, 2019 at 7:40 pm

you couldnt get him to react to the joker robbery scene?

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Alden D'souza

November 7, 2019 at 7:44 pm

17:01 Maybe he’s just a retired undercover FBI agent 😉

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みやざくゆうき

November 7, 2019 at 7:47 pm

Guess who is dropping this semester

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Tom Scott

November 7, 2019 at 7:48 pm

By educating the public about how something was done wrong, you are educating the public how to do something correctly. Welcome to crime college.

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Iván Barragan Guerrero

November 7, 2019 at 7:48 pm

omg yes. please more of em

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austin cal

November 7, 2019 at 7:48 pm

0:57 must tekashi69 big snitch homie

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Retro radio

November 7, 2019 at 7:49 pm

Can I play as him in GTA 6?

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Dunstin Checksin

November 7, 2019 at 7:50 pm

He has the same voice as Jerry Springer.

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Jack Stark

November 7, 2019 at 7:50 pm

Make a part 2 with DIE HARD

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Thomas Rubin

November 7, 2019 at 7:52 pm

This was the most enjoyable 19 minutes and 48 seconds of my day by far.

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Ostkreutz Rox

November 7, 2019 at 7:53 pm

Lol 70 pounds ain’t that much to carry on your back.

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rosgill6

November 7, 2019 at 7:53 pm

Gee thanks, Mister! I’m gonna start a life of crime right now!

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