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Masterminds
2016 95 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.5
Action, Comedy, Crime
Director: Jared Hess
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Description
A night guard at an armored car company in the Southern U.S. organizes one of the biggest bank heists in American history.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$17.37M
Worldwide:
$29.2M
Starring
Zach Galifianakis
Actor
Owen Wilson
Actor
Kristen Wiig
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Masterminds is a divisive comedic heist film based on a real-life crime, often criticized for its uneven execution and reliance on lowbrow gags. While some viewers find it to be a mindless, occasionally funny diversion for fans of its ensemble cast, others reject it as a tedious and poorly structured misfire.
| Acting | The ensemble cast, featuring Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, and Kristen Wiig, delivers performances that are generally regarded as competent but often feel underutilized or typecast. | |
| Screenplay | The film frequently relies on disjointed, lowbrow gags and sketches rather than a cohesive narrative flow, leading to a fragmented viewing experience. | |
| Direction | The direction by Jared Hess is criticized for failing to manage the comedic tone effectively, resulting in a film that feels either aimless or poorly paced. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the humor are polarized; some find the movie to be a lighthearted and enjoyable distraction, while others find the jokes tedious, forced, and ultimately unfunny. |