With the release of the second movie in the Den of Thieves franchise on January 10, 2025, audiences have renewed their interest in the original film. This is exemplified by its ranking on HBO's streaming platform, Max, where it is currently among the top ten streaming movies. In some regions, it is even holding the top position, indicating its strong popularity among the masses.
Den of Thieves is a full-fledged action crime thriller, and audiences have expressed their approval towards several aspects of the film. They appreciate the edge-of-the-seat action sequences, the film's pacing, and the dialogues that are in alignment with the film's genre. Additionally, the movie's soundtrack, curated by Cliff Martinez, has also been appreciated, which serves as a powerful narrative device, significantly enhancing the on-screen action.
Some of the tracks that have caught people's attention include Bank Robbery Capitol of the World, We're Cop Killers Now, and Brown Out. That said, other tracks in the film's soundtrack also contribute to the storytelling, which will be explored further.
The soundtrack of Den of Thieves
Cliff Martinez, who provided the music for the movie, was previously associated with the popular band Red Hot Chili Peppers. Some of the music genres he has worked with in the past include punk rock, funk rock, experimental rock, industrial, synthwave, and ambient. Den of Thieves' soundtrack can be said to be a mix of all these genres, which Martinez strategically used throughout the movie per the onscreen narrative.
The tracks from the movie, in no particular order, include the following:
- Bank Robbery Capitol of the World
- Let's Go
- Donnie
- Strolling Right In
- Strolling Right Out
- We'll be in Touch
- We're Cop Killers Now
- We're Going to Rob It
- You a Cop
- Nick Drives
- Change of Plans
- On the Beach (Get Down on the Ground)
- Merrimen in the Morning
- Is He Off His Meds
- Is He Off His Meds, Part B
- Brown Out
- You're Clear to Go
- Thanks for the Advice
- Here Comes Security
- Driver Confirmation
- Traffic Up Ahead
- Everything was Accounted For
- You're a Beast, Man
- Low Calorie Shootout
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About the movie
The screenplay for Den of Thieves is written by Christian Gudegast from a story by Christian Gudegast and Paul Scheuring. It is directed by Gudegast. The film stars Gerard Butler in the role of Detective Nick "Big Nick" O'Brien, who is tasked with the responsibility of bringing down a group of miscreants comprising ex-MARSOC Marines who are planning to rob The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
The official logline for the film from STXfilms (the film's distributors) reads:
"DEN OF THIEVES is a gritty Los Angeles crime saga which follows the intersecting and often personally connected lives of an elite unit of the LA County Sheriff's Dept. and the state's most successful bank robbery crew as the outlaws plan a seemingly impossible heist on the Federal Reserve Bank of downtown Los Angeles."
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How to watch Den of Thieves?
Owing to its immense popularity, Den of Thieves is available on multiple online platforms. Some of the services where you can find the film include Max, YouTube, Hulu, The Roku Channel, and TBS. Other options include TNT, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Apple TV Plus, Google Play Movies, and Fandango at Home.
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