Pitch Black Heist (2012)

John Maclean’s second short, again starring Michael Fassbender and again shot in black and white, is even better than Man on a Motorcycle (2009).
It’s the story of two professional safe crackers who meet for the first time and are forced to work together. One is a chatty prick, the other a silent professional. They couldn't be more different.
Maclean lets the story unfold at its own pace, never pushing the narrative unnecessarily. The cinematography by Robbie Ryan helps raise the bar, making this stylish award winner a joy to watch.

3½ steps to the left out of 5