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Article: FILM REVIEW: 'Bank Job' heist movie shortchanges viewers
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- March 13, 2008
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Stephen Christensen
University Wire
03-13-2008
(Badger Herald) (UWIRE) MADISON, Wis. -- "The Bank Job," starring Jason Statham ("The Transporter," "Snatch," and just about every other movie with a fit, surly Brit) cannot decide whether it is supposed to be a fun heist movie or a gritty real-life tale of a bank robbery with very vile and violent consequences for all involved. The film does have bright spots - it can be quite fun at times and compelling at others - but ultimately the confused nature of the film makes it a somewhat hollow experience.
"The Bank Job" is based on the real 1971 robbery of Lloyds Bank on Bakers Street in London. The true details of the robbery have never been ...
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