Crime,Thriller,Drama
United States of America
Columbus Day is a crime thriller directed by Charles Burmeister and released in 2008. The movie stars Val Kilmer as John, a thief who has just pulled off the biggest heist of his career. He manages to steal $50 million in bonds from a bank, but as he's making his escape, he has a car accident and is injured. He wakes up in a hotel room with the money and no memory of how he got there.
John realizes that his partners in the heist will come after him, so he tries to fix the damage he caused during the robbery. He visits his ex-girlfriend and tries to make amends, and he also encounters a young boy named Angel who is being bullied. John befriends the boy and tries to protect him from his tormentors.
Meanwhile, two detectives are on John's trail, trying to recover the stolen bonds and bring him to justice. As John tries to piece together what happened during the heist and avoid being caught, he discovers that someone close to him may have betrayed him.
Columbus Day is a tense and suspenseful film that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. Kilmer delivers a strong performance as the conflicted thief who is trying to make things right, and the supporting cast is equally impressive. The film deals with themes of redemption and moral ambiguity, and it is a compelling exploration of the criminal underworld.
