This crime comedy is a great watch for your weekend. The plot follows Roger, a seasoned thief who plans to steal the Mona Lisa. In order to execute his ambitious plan, he recruits Chiara, an Italian cybercrime expert, and Jay, a French explosives specialist. Both of them have skills that could prove essential for the operation to take place, but neither anticipates the fact that they will soon discover that they have the same father. Roger’s revelation changes the nature of this absurd partnership. This forces them to navigate an unfamiliar family relationship while also preparing for a dangerous robbery.
This whole scenario creates a comedy of errors that one might not have seen coming. The siblings grow up in different environments and have opposite personalities. Their father’s sudden appearance also raises questions about trust, responsibility, and whether his interest in reuniting his children is genuine or a result of the operation he is about to undertake. This family revelation creates what we call the main plot of Masterplan.
There are many good things about this narrative. First and foremost, it is quite a fun plot to watch. It offers plenty of laughs, and it keeps you watching as the scenes progress. The execution of the storyline has also been well done. The makers have written the characters in such a way that neither feel like a carbon copy of each other. Instead, it fulfills the main aim of the plot: the siblings being different from each other. Their interactions with each other give some glimpses of a sibling rivalry and the forced affection that comes from them.
However, having said all that, Masterplan is not without its flaws. The characters of Simona Tabasco and Victor Belmondo haven’t been well written at all. You might expect to see a lot of development when the narrative grows, but we don’t get to see that at all. Instead, it feels as if the writers didn’t put much effort into exploring them. Yes, they did provide us with the backstories, and that is fine. But beyond that, we don’t see much progress. Right from the start to the very end, both the characters of Chiara and Jay remain stagnant. Had the makers put in some effort in developing their roles, Masterplan would have been an even better watch.
The main highlight in all this remains Stanley Tucci. Playing the role of Roger, he brings his screen presence to a role that relies on intelligence, confidence, and manipulation. His character arc brings a certain level of cleverness to the whole story.
Simona Tabasco and Victor Belmondo also bring out the best in whatever they do. Their screen presence is undeniable and a whole lot enjoyable. It feels amazing to watch them as step-siblings who get to know each other all because of a heist. This appears to be a typical family drama, and though there are some faults in it, most of them can be ignored if you are up for a good watch.
Final Score- [6/10]
Reviewed by - Neerja Ch
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Publisher at Midgard Times