The Bank Job - An Interesting Take on the Heist Flick
The Bank Job
Starring Jason Statham and Saffron Burrows
Directed by Roger Donaldson (The Recruit)
Rated R for sexual content, nudity, violence and language
Appropriate for ages 17+
Available July 15, 2008 on One-Disc, Two-Disc, and Blu-ray disc editions
This early 70's period crime piece is very loosely based on a true story about a group of hooligans in London that devise a sophisticated way to rob a bank. When MI:5, the London police, and various criminals get involved, the robbers end up with much more than they thought they were in for. Fortunately for us, so does the audience. Lionsgate sold this as a thriller, instead of what it is: a gripping crime drama. I found myself intrigued at every level and my nails were once again chewed to the stub (I gotta get something for that). The disc comes with your standard making-of documentary as well as a featurette on the actual robbery. Also included here on the two-disc and Blu-ray editions is a digital copy of the film that you can put on your Ipod or computer.
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