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Honor Among Thieves is an action-packed movie starring Chris Pine as Edgin, Michelle Rodriguez as Holga, Justice Smith as Simon, Sophia Lillis as Doric, Regé-Jean Page as Xenk, and Hugh Grant as Forge. The film follows Edgin, Holga, and a con man named Forge, who were hired by a mysterious woman, Sofina, to steal an item from a heavily guarded vault of goodies. Among the items was a Tablet of Reawakening, which Edgin hoped to use to revive his long-deceased wife. However, things went awry, and Edgin and Holga ended up in prison, while Forge and Sofina got away with the Tablet and the bounty.

After a few years in prison, Edgin makes another plan to escape and reunite with his daughter, Kira, whom Forge has been keeping in his care. Forge is now the lord of the grand city of Neverwinter, and he has stored the Tablet behind a magically protected vault. Edgin must assemble a team of thieves to break Kira and the Tablet out of Forge's greedy clutches. The team includes Simon, a sorcerer, Doric, a druid girl who can transform into different creatures, and Xenk, a paladin.

One of the positive elements of the film is Edgin's relationship with Kira. Despite his years in prison, Edgin never forgot about his daughter and his desire to be a good father to her. However, he never told Kira about the heist, and when he returns, he blames his absence on outside circumstances. Kira is not pleased and calls him out on his behavior, which prompts Edgin to apologize and work on becoming a better father.

The film also features magical moments, such as Simon's spells and his ability to raise a dead corpse to ask it five questions. Doric, the druid girl, can "wildshape" into many different creatures. Xenk, the paladin, imbues his sword with positive energy to help him slay enemies. The film also introduces a wicked cult of Red Wizards who use dark magic to summon the dead.

In conclusion, Honor Among Thieves is an exciting movie that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. With an all-star cast and a well-written script, the film is sure to be a hit with audiences who love action, adventure, and magic. Although the film has yet to receive a home release date, it is sure to be a must-watch for fans of the genre.

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Honor Among Thieves is an upcoming film directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The movie follows the story of Edgin, a charismatic bard who is rotting away in prison along with his barbarian friend Holga and a con man named Forge. The trio was hired by Sofina to steal an item from a heavily guarded vault. The personal stake in the heist for Edgin was a Tablet of Reawakening, which has the ability to revive his long-deceased wife. However, they didn't plan on the vault being booby-trapped, and Edgin and Holga were captured while Forge and Sofina got away with both bounties. Edgin escapes from prison and plans to get back to his daughter Kira. He discovers that Forge has become lord of the grand city Neverwinter, storing the Tablet behind a magically protected vault, and has turned Kira into a smaller version of himself. Edgin decides to pull off one final heist to break Kira and the Tablet out of Forge's greedy clutches.

One of the positive elements of the movie is the relationship between Edgin and Kira. When Edgin reunites with Kira after his years in prison, she's not too excited to see him. We quickly learn that Forge has been lying about Edgin to her. However, Edgin also shoulders some of the blame. He never told Kira about the heist, as he didn't want to get her hopes up of seeing her mother again if the Tablet ended up being false. Kira calls him out on it, and he takes the criticism to heart, culminating in a genuine, heartfelt apology about how he hasn't been a good father to her and desires to change that.

Holga took pity on Edgin when she found him trying to raise then-baby Kira by himself. She's become a surrogate mother of sorts to the girl, and her friendship with Edgin is unwavering. After Holga is told by a former love interest to find herself a family, she comes to realize that she already has one.

Another positive element is the movie's message about never giving up. When the party of thieves wants to give up on their quest to save Kira, Edgin tells them that they can't give up just because they fail. He says that he's aware of how often his plans don't work, but he keeps trying anyway, because he only truly fails if he stops trying. The party Edgin and Kira build is full of thieves looking to score a hit against Forge. But when a real evil emerges, they band together to stop it from hurting innocent lives.

The movie also features many magical and spiritual moments. Simon, a sorcerer, joins the party and casts many spells to help Edgin and Holga fight off bad guys. He also uses an incantation that allows him to raise a dead corpse in order to ask it five questions. Simon attempts to "attune" to a magical helmet, essentially bonding with it so that he can use it. Another team member, Doric, is a druid girl who has the ability to "wildshape" or transform into many different creatures. She is also a Tiefling, a race of people cursed with an infernal bloodline after their ancestors made a pact with the demon Asmodeus. Xenk, another team member, is a paladin, a holy warrior that strives to only do good. He imbues his sword with "positive energy" to help him slay some enemies.

In conclusion, Honor Among Thieves is a thrilling movie that features a unique blend of action, magic, and spirituality. It delivers a positive message about never giving up and the importance of family. The characters.