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The Bank Job
If there is one cliché plotline that Hollywood ceases to tire of, it’s that of the bank heist. While some of them are a bit obvious and unnecessary, The Bank Job never has that feeling; unless of course you’re familiar with the true story that it is based on.
One of the greatest robberies in London’s history, this is the story of a few regular guys who happened upon the chance of a lifetime. In 1971, the British government was filled with corrupt police and officials who wanted to keep their dirty little secrets kept. In an attempt to keep some quite literally royally incriminating photographs hidden from the public, these regular guys were offered the opportunity to raid the bank by a close friend who was in cahoots with officials. Completely unaware of the government involvement, the film follows the group as they plot and carry out the robbery, while the secrets continue to unravel throughout the job.
The movie’s most recognizable star is the leading man, Jason Statham, who portrays the guy in charge of actually stealing the contents of the bank. Statham does a great job with the role, but he is unfortunately yet another actor who plays virtually the same character in every movie, so if you enjoyed him in films such as The Transporter or Crank, you’ll probably enjoy this one just as much. While The Bank Job doesn’t bring nearly as much action to the table as his past work, the anxiety felt before, during, and after the robbery is enough to hold most viewers’ attention, and there are the occasional fight scenes to keep up his action quota.
The acting is well done, not brilliant by any means, but the characters feel like real people, with real stories behind them. With a decent script and a not too obvious plot, the story carries out keeping you on the edge of your seat long enough to wonder what exactly is going to happen to everyone involved.
This is a truly interesting story, and as this Baker Street bank robbery is said to be greater than America’s Great Train Robbery, the supposed true story brings some interesting flavor to counter the genre’s predecessors. While the movie isn’t exactly a four-star superb piece of cinematic gold, it’s still worth your time if you are looking for a couple hours of nail-biting sedentary entertainment.
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