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Bandits
2001 123 min United States of America, Switzerland PG-13 16+
★6.6
Comedy, Crime
Director: Barry Levinson
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Description
After escaping from prison, Joe and Terry go on a crime spree, robbing banks through Oregon and California in order to finance their scheme for a new life south of the border. Unfortunately, things get more complicated when they meet Kate, who runs into them with her car. She joins the bandits on their cross-country spree, and eventually she steals something, too: their hearts.
Budget:
$75M
US Gross:
$41.58M
Worldwide:
$67.63M
Starring
Bruce Willis
Actor
Billy Bob Thornton
Actor
Cate Blanchett
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2002
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Golden Globe 2002
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2002
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
Bandits is a character-driven crime comedy that earns praise for its charming performances and lighthearted tone. However, it is a divisive film, with many viewers struggling to reconcile the slow-paced romantic drama elements with their expectations of a high-stakes heist movie.
| Acting | Cate Blanchett delivers a charismatic and captivating performance that serves as the emotional anchor of the film. | |
| Score | The soundtrack features a well-curated selection of music that effectively defines the movie’s atmospheric, romantic-crime tone. | |
| Acting | Billy Bob Thornton provides a standout, uniquely neurotic performance that is widely regarded as a highlight of the cast. | |
| Acting | Bruce Willis’s performance is polarizing; supporters find his understated style fitting, while detractors view it as weak or underwhelming. | |
| Pacing | The film’s shift from a heist premise into a relationship-focused melodrama leaves some viewers feeling bored and detached. |