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The Bank Job
2008 112 min Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★7.3
Thriller, Crime, Drama
Director: Roger Donaldson
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Description
Terry is a small-time car dealer trying to leave his shady past behind and start a family. Martine is a beautiful model from Terry's old neighbourhood who knows that Terry is no angel. When Martine proposes a foolproof plan to rob a bank, Terry recognises the danger but realises this may be the opportunity of a lifetime.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$30.06M
Worldwide:
$64.83M
Starring
Jason Statham
Actor
Saffron Burrows
Actor
Stephen Campbell Moore
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
The Bank Job is generally regarded as a competent and watchable crime thriller that benefits from its grounding in a true-life 1971 London heist. While it is praised by many for its historical intrigue and Statham’s charismatic lead performance, critics are divided over its pacing and whether its execution achieves the high-octane tension expected of the genre.
| Originality | The film's strongest asset is the grounding of its plot in the real-life 1971 Baker Street robbery, which provides an intriguing layer of historical and political mystery. | |
| Acting | Jason Statham’s charismatic presence carries the film, effectively allowing him to transition from his typical high-octane action roles into a more measured, intelligent character study. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is a subject of significant debate: some viewers find the procedural, slow-burn approach engaging and tense, while others feel the transition from heist to political thriller is uneven and slogs in the second half. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided; proponents appreciate the intricate, multi-layered conspiracy involving government and royalty, while detractors find the dialogue banal and the plotting overly predictable. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast receives polarized feedback, with some praising the eclectic ensemble's distinct character roles, while others view them as underdeveloped or failing to elevate the material. |