Bokky becomes romantically drawn to Jean, and feeling remorse for having deceived her, considers violating the group’s principles by returning her money.

Other tensions are spurred by Pat’s romantic interest in Boss Jack’s daughter Kate and his plans with Double D to outsmart a group of mobsters.

I grew up on films like Arthur Penn's Bonnie and Clyde, Peter Bogdanovich's Last Picture Show and Hal Ashby's Bound For Glory.

"[4] Paxton paid filmmaker Rick King, who held an option on the screenplay, so that he could produce the film himself with Jack N. Green as the director.

The site’s critics consensus states, "Though it may not explore its core issues as deeply as some may like, Traveller is nevertheless a smart and funny portrait of a relatively unfamiliar subculture with some strong performances.

[12] Janet Maslin of The New York Times commented "No frills, no noir, no quirks, no smoldering subtext, no dysfunction: Traveler is just a hot little sleeper with strong characters and a story to tell.

"[13] Emanuel Levy of Variety wrote, "Paxton, who recently appeared in such blockbusters as Apollo 13 and Twister, is back on indie terra firma in a rich character role that’s not only charismatic but holds the picture together.

"[1] Jon Matsumoto of Box Office said the film "offers a fun, escapist ride when it allows moviegoers the thrill of taking part in the clever trickery, but it's even better when it explores the intense loyalty and Irish-based customs of these masterful thieves.

[13][1][9] Marjorie Baumgarten of The Austin Chronicle wrote, "Essentially an adventure-comedy about a group of grifters, Traveller adds on this charming, although rather implausible, romance plot, as well as an action-thriller, one-last-big-score, ultra-violent climax.