Heist movies usually assemble strangers. Masterplan assembles relatives who happen to be strangers. Amazon’s caper landed on Prime Video on October 16, 2026, and its hook is simple: Stanley Tucci plays Roger, a famous English thief who wants to steal the Mona Lisa from the Louvre. For the job he recruits a French explosives expert, Jay, played by Victor Belmondo, and an Italian cybercrime specialist, Chiara, played by Simona Tabasco. Early on the film reveals that both are Roger’s children, and neither knew the other existed.
From there, director Thomas Vincent, known for television work on Bodyguard and Versailles, runs through the familiar caper checklist in 107 minutes. There are old tunnels under the museum, measured explosions, disguises, drones and a virtual-reality rehearsal of the gallery’s security. Between the gadgets, Roger cooks for his new team and offers small speeches about fatherhood and Italian food, which is exactly the Tucci energy many viewers will press play for. Every planning session doubles as an argument about who was left behind.
Critics have not been generous. Screen Rant scored it 3 out of 10 and compared it unfavorably to Ocean’s Eleven, and The Guardian felt Tucci was wasted. Even the harsher reviews admit he brings charm, but the twists are called predictable and the family story thin. The French press mostly enjoyed hearing a Belmondo deliver lines in English.
Cast, plot setup and the critical reaction are summed up in this review roundup for Masterplan.
Our directory verdict: skip it if you want a sharp puzzle box. Choose it for a light Friday night with sunny European locations, a painting in danger and a lead actor who keeps things pleasant.
