The Maiden Heist is a 2009 American comedy film directed by Peter Hewitt. It stars Morgan Freeman, Christopher Walken, William H. Macy, Marcia Gay Harden, and Breckin Meyer. The film follows the story of three guards who work at the fictional Boston Art Museum and have become attached to certain artworks that they have been guarding for years.
When they learn that the artworks they have grown to love and appreciate are being transferred to a museum in Denmark, the trio becomes desperate to keep the pieces within their reach. They decide to steal the artworks in a heist that requires careful planning and precision.
George (Freeman), an aging and lonely guard, is obsessed with a painting of a woman that he has named "The Lonely Maiden." Meanwhile, Roger (Walken), a timid man with a difficult marriage, has developed a close bond with a bronze statue of a naked man. Lastly, Charles (Macy), an overweight and lonely man who has an affinity for Asian art, has grown to love a Ming dynasty vase.
Over time, the guards create a plan to steal the artworks and replace them with fakes. They succeed in their heist, but their actions have consequences, and they soon find themselves on the run from the law. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, love, and the true value of art.
The Maiden Heist was not a commercial success, but it received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of Freeman, Walken, Macy, and Harden. The film was also noted for its humor and heartwarming moments. Despite its mixed reception, The Maiden Heist has developed a cult following over the years, becoming a beloved and underrated gem in the comedy genre.
