The Bank Job

The Bank Job

Having been weaned on The Italian Job, Thomas Crown Affair and the Ocean’s 11 series, The Bank Job is glaringly lacking. Set in the 70s and based on a true story of an extraordinary bank heist, it would be understandable if snazzy gizmos and high-tech effects are absent, but the execution could use a lot of help.

Martine (Saffron Burrows) is an ex-model who hires her ex Terry (Jason Statham) to rob a bank. Despite having already turned over a new leaf complete with a wife and kid, Terry accepts. He and his team push through with their plan, only they uncover not just material wealth but blackmail-worthy bits of damning evidence as well.

There is no charisma between the main characters, between the purported exes and within the thieving team. None of them are even likable so it’s a stretch to get the audience to root for them. The end result is dry,probably because it british !!!!

Watch it if you’re a fan of The Italian Job, Thomas Crown Affair and the Ocean’s 11 series.