Once a Thief is an action/comedy/romance movie involving the plight of three master thieves (in the mode of Pink Panther). All three were raised by the same father and in fact were most certainly street orphans. The story begins with a successful art heist followed by a pledge to make this the last crime ever for the trio. The plot revolves around the theft of a mysterious "cursed" painting and how its obsession affects the family.
Sadly, this is the worst John Woo film I've ever seen (and that includes MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE II). Luckily, Chow and Woo ended their relationship on a good note with HARD BOILED the year after this film's release. Some action but the comedy was weak and overall, Woo should stick with the shoot 'em up flicks.
