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Glass-cutting power tools, priceless crown jewels, and two scooters to escape on. The story of the thieves who targeted the Louvre last weekend could have been ripped from a movie. For anybody feeling inspired (ideally not to commit a robbery of their own), The Atlantic’s writers and editors have recommended seven heist films that won’t swindle you out of a good time.

Inside Man (streaming on Netflix)

Besides being an excellent genre film, Inside Man is a testament to Spike Lee’s range. The plot follows a Dog Day Afternoon–style hostage situation, a sometimes-thrilling, sometimes-goofy détent

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