Masterminds (film, 2016) based on a true story | Review
"Masterminds" somehow passed by me. It was released in 2016 which is almost considered as an old stuff).
The movie is based on a real story one of the most stupid robberies that occurred in the US. The case was called "village robbery" cause all participants of the robbery lived in the countryside near the town Charlotte, North Carolina.
In 1997, David Scott Ghantt decided to rob his employer - The Loomis Fargo Bank. He looks out the window of the police car:
He worked as a driver. He was helped by Steve Chambers with his friend.
A photo from a video camera, as David Gannt steals from the repository 17 million dollars. It took him an hour To load 17 million dollars into the van:
So, after the robbery Ghantt flees to Mexico with 50 thousand dollars. Chambers had to send him money from time to time. While he was resting at the resort, Steve Chambers and his wife bought a mansion for $ 635,000. They immediately bought jewelry, cars, antiques for thousands of dollars. Here is their house:
Of course, the criminals were arrested. About 88% of the stolen money was returned. Chambers really hired a killer to get rid of Ghantt.
Accordingly, what a robbery, such a film. Cast: Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Kristen Wiig. Jared Hess sat In the director's chair - his director's works are not notable.
The film was positioned as "the funniest autumn comedy". Of course, it is not. "Masterminds" failed at the box office and collected a huge amount of criticism. It was assumed that the main role (instead of Galifianakis) Jim Carrey would play and then maybe the comedy had a chance. But in general, this is a very light film, even funny, if you do not pay attention to American "toilet" humor the way we call it in Russia. Some actors excellently gave their best. I was surprised by the acting of Jason Sudeikis. His character was pleased with his serious approach to business. And how he talked with the gun). A great moment.
I can not call this film horrible or very bad. It's not bad, really, as soon as the titles begin, you immediately forget that you just looked.
But having such an excellent story, they could do their best and make a chic film. Or the TV series. I can not recommend this film for watching, but it brought me relaxation at the end of the day. It all depends on your mood.