The Bank Job

The Bank Job
[DVD Bank]

Fascinating and entertaining suspense film about one of the biggest bank heists in England's history. I picked this up because I hadn't seen any Jason Statham action films, and I'd heard that he was the "next big action hero". Oddly enough, this is not an action film but a suspense drama, and Statham is one of the strongest performers in the film. A loose gang of small-time thieves is conned into attempting to rob the vault of a British bank, by manipulative forces in British Intelligence, in order to recover some damning photographs and negatives. This fast-paced film features numerous stand-out performances, beyond Statham, including David Suchet as an oily porn mobster. Based on a real incident. Note: Although I enjoyed this very much, it is rated "R" for nudity, violence and language -- of which there is quite a bit. -- recommended by Scott C. - Bennett Martin Public Library

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