i first saw thief a a child which make me almost as old a the jinni i guess . a any kid would be and i be delight with the imagination and inventiveness and energy of the film . several year later and i realize how much of the satire and wit of the script i have miss on that first viewing . i have never pass up an opportunity to watch it throughout the intervening year . in addition to the script and the production transcend the fantasy genre . this be korda and the storyteller at his very best . when you see thief a a child you know that you ` ve have a great time . when you see thief a an adult you know that you ` ve see a masterpiece . it as timeless a the story it treat . an amazing work . thomas mccarthy .