A police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows have nothing in common except a debt left behind by their spouses’ criminal activities. Hoping to forge a future on their own terms, they join forces to pull off a heist.
"Led by a magnificent Viola Davis, the cast is ridiculously stacked. The action is tremendous. And the ultimate message is devastating in its swift brutality." - Barry Hertz, Globe and Mail
"For all its cynicism, the movie floats on a darkly exhilarating brand of escapism. It's one of the year's highlights in any genre." - Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
"McQueen's artful slow-take style, in films like 12 Years a Slave and Hunger, would seem to make him an odd choice for the ticking-clock pace of a caper pic, but don't be fooled." - Peter Howell, Toronto Star