The Great Salish Heist is finally stretching its wings! Plans for a nationwide release have been methodical since its local premiere back in February, and it’s justified in order for it to succeed. This weekend will see it extend to other territories and from there, the sky’s the limit!
Here, viewers can witness what the plan is to protect some local treasures from sales overseas. But for Steve (Darrell Dennis), his idea is to calm the restlessness that not only he but also the spirits have. This story doesn’t get heavy with revealing how indigenous spirituality is important why this person is feeling haunted. Had there been more, I’d truly be hooked, as what’s presented is very light concerning hearing voices in their head and seeing things. Instead, this concept concerns protecting national treasures and presenting a more realistic picture.
The plot concerns seeing how different folks have reacted to the news their heritage leave their traditional nesting (rather than resting) place for others to marvel at. My answer is to open the area (if allowed) up for tourism. However, at museums, what gets done there is double-edged. Some may say selling them off is better. Despite Gloria (Tricia Helfer) claiming that the money earned will help the local Moquahat tribe (from the Salish region) going through hard times, not everyone believes it. Had the word rent been used, and knowing they’d come home, I’m sure feathers won’t be ruffled. Chief Roy (Graham Greene) has to accept the business decision, since he’s the leader.
But everybody else does not. In what Steve concocted up is to swap these pieces out with fakes before the transaction. It’s a brilliant plan with three problems. One concerns the fact that the museum has opened its doors for one last exhibition. Before, the operation barely had foot traffic and with a lot of heads around, it’s easy to be spotted. The second is the fact upgraded its security system. Last, the Russians are involved. It’s a crazy comedic caper where misfits rule the screen.
Much of the movie gleefully looks at the squad who will pull off this heist. None of them are professionals, and to look at them train is the most chuckle-worthy! What makes this film work is that we know of one plan, and not the backup. But as anyone knows, the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry, and you don’t want to see that result. That said, when it all goes smoothly, Hannibal from The A-Team expressed it best: “I love it when a plan comes together.”
4 Stars out of 5
The Great Salish Heist Movie Trailer
