The Bank Job (2008)

First Rate Heist Flick

"The Bank Job" is an adrenaline rush from start to finish. Generally these type of films don't work for me because the capers themselves aren't really that interesting. This film, however, brought to my mind such classics of the genre as John Huston's "The Asphalt Jungle" and Stanley Kubrick's "The Killing". I think the reason for that is the aftermath of the heist is the most interesting aspect of the film where interested parties other than the police, such as the underworld and the Crown, try to nab the culprits. This film is also a step forward for Jason Statham. Statham, the unofficial king of the Labor Day weekend movie dump (see "Crank" and "War"), gets to work with a prestige director like Roger Donaldson here and carries the film in glorious fashion. For those who don't mind a little rough stuff this flick is not to be missed. September 1, 2008

Another 5 Star from Terry

Jason Statham got an excellent part in this one. I thought it was a very good movie. The fact that it was based on a true story added to the heist being an intense one. If your attention started to lag (it did not) Saffron Burrows was there to pick it up. If you like Statham, buy it. If you don't, rent it. Definitely worth your time. August 31, 2008

the Bank Job

I liked the movie there was alot of action. I love Jason Stratham I think he is a good actor. This movie was just one way of him just extending or not trapping himself in on role.
August 29, 2008

I would rent it first.

Interesting story but I personally feel like it could have been made better. The trailor is a lot better then the movie. Probably my least favorite Jason Statham film. August 29, 2008

Bank Job

I did like the movie. I have trouble with the British accents sometimes. Good acting. August 29, 2008

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