
If “Den of Thieves” is similar to “Heat,” then its sequel, “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera,” draws inspiration from another Robert De Niro thriller, “Ronin,” featuring car chases through the winding roads of Nice, France, and a new gang of proficient thieves headed by an engaging woman named Jovanna (Evin Ahmad). At the same time, Donnie Wilson (O’Shea Jackson Jr.), the talented driver from the original who outsmarted both Big Nick and Merrimen, now works alongside the Serbian Mafia (also known as Pantera) in a series of expensive diamond heists. Sounds like we’re talking about “Chasing Thieves on the French Riviera,” n’est-ce pas?