CONFIDENCE - COUP IN L.A.

Jake Vig is a consummate grifter about to pull his biggest con yet, one set to avenge his friend’s murder. But his last scam backfired, leaving him indebted to a mob boss and his enforcer.

The joys of any great scam flick lie in the mechanics of the con. Build a house-of-cards ready to tumble, throw in some red herrings and set up the twist. Confidence has all this in spades, and serious star wattage to boot—not least an infectiously fun Dustin Hoffman as the ADHD-afflicted kingpin.