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Army of Thieves
2021 128 min Germany, United States of America R 16+
★6.4
Action, Crime, Comedy
Director: Matthias Schweighöfer
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Description
A mysterious woman recruits bank teller Ludwig Dieter to lead a group of aspiring thieves on a top-secret heist during the early stages of the zombie apocalypse.
Budget:
$30M
Worldwide:
$46.9M
Starring
Matthias Schweighöfer
Actor
Nathalie Emmanuel
Actor
Ruby O. Fee
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
Army of Thieves is a light, energetic heist prequel that successfully pivots away from the tone of its predecessor to provide a standalone viewing experience. However, critics are divided on its execution, with many praising the lead performance while others fault the film for its superficial plotting and clichéd character archetypes.
| Acting | Matthias Schweighöfer delivers a charismatic and grounded performance that effectively carries the film as both lead actor and director. | |
| Originality | The film succeeds as a stylistic departure from the Snyder universe by offering a lighter, more rhythmic approach to the heist genre. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split; some find the two-hour runtime dynamic and engaging, while others feel the film is bloated and would have benefited from tighter editing. | |
| Screenplay | Critics disagree on the strength of the screenplay, with some enjoying the heist mechanics and Wagner-inspired themes, while others criticize the plot for relying on tired clichés and lacking genuine narrative intrigue. | |
| Screenplay | Character development is viewed inconsistently, with some appreciating the expanded look at Ludwig Dieter while others find the supporting cast to be shallow, underdeveloped archetypes. |