| The Bank Job [2008] | ![The Bank Job [2008]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61caiVg7NIL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Roger Donaldson
Actors: Jason Statham, David Suchet, Stephen Campbell Moore, Keeley Hawes, Saffron Burrows
Studio: Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 150
Format: Pal
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Running Time: 107 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
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Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5060052415066
ASIN: B001563I66
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: June 30, 2008
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Amazon.co.uk review
A cheerful, energetic, and completely entertaining movie, The Bank Job follows some small-time hoods who think they've lucked into a big-time opportunity when they learn a bank's security system will be temporarily suspended--little suspecting that they're being manipulated by government agents for their own ends. The result is that the movie doubles its pleasures: While the robbery itself has the usual suspense of a heist film, when the robbery is over the hoods find themselves being hunted by the police, the government, and brutal criminal kingpins who were storing dangerous information in a safety deposit box. The Bank Job won't win any awards, but it's enormously fun. Director Roger Donaldson (No Way Out, Species) propels the action along with vigour, zippy editing (with perfect clarity among multiple story-lines) and various colourful characters. Jason Statham (Snatch, The Transporter), as the leader of the bank robbers, successfully steps away from his usual bone-crunching roles to a more human presence. The rest of the cast--including Saffron Burrows (Deep Blue Sea), Keeley Hawes (Tipping the Velvet), David Suchet (Poirot), and many faces familiar from British film and television--give their characters the right degree of personality and flavour without getting fussy or detracting from the headlong rush of the story. A little sex, a lot of action, a sly sense of humour, and a twisty plot. If more movies had these basic pleasures, the world would be a happier place. --Bret Fetzer
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Loved it August 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Loved this movie - reminiscent of the old British bank robbery films - Jason was great not overacting and trying to be the movie equivalent of Phil Mitchell. Great cast, and as a Brit living abroad the location scenes were great, good story that wasn't just about robbing a bank.
How Times Are Changing August 6, 2008
The Bank Job is one interesting film to say the least - Jason Statham actually doesn't have a very violent role like he's enjoyed in other films like The Transporter, and he's got a lot to think about, and gets a lot more dialogue, and more emotion in him. You get to see a very shady side of the law, the governmental system and crooks in general, with the problems of fundamentalists too.
A very interesting look at what happened during one of the biggest heists this country has seen, claiming that the haul was actually bigger than the train robbery that Buster had committed. Some of the best moments include when they send that guy on the roof and he knocks off his radio; oh and when Terry falls down that hole.
I really enjoyed this film, was really pleased it wasn't too Lock Stock, because I'm fed up with this English Gangster genre we seem to have either made ourselves, or had bestowed upon us by America. Jason is great in this and shows he does deserve a leading role with something that requires more than just muscle. The supporting cast were good too, especially Daniel Mays as Dave; and of course Saffron Burrows as Martine, the rather cheeky femme.
The DVD presentation is not bad, good colours and good audio levels, but you don't get any extras whatsoever. This is pretty poor - I would have expected some featurettes on how they did a few things and a look back at 60s crime, but no such luck.
Definitely worth renting, then if you like it, then buy it. I think I will definitely be watching it again.
Just the job! July 30, 2008
This is a excellent caper,i watched this at the cinema and from start to finish was glued!I dont usually watch films like this but was very glad i did.Jason Statham brings a charm to the screen with his ruggged looks and husky voice.The story was re-told brilliantly with a great cast and shocking scenes of violence which were portrayed well.If you love action with a bit of mystery then you have to see this,Kelly Brook eat your heart out!
(Rachel,girlfriend of Brian!)
 22 Carat Solid Gold Entertainment July 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This film is living proof that you simply cannot trust 99% of the film critics out there. Better still, this is British film making doing what it does best and delivering an A+ performance. I cannot recommend this film more highly.
It is very well written, acted, directed, art directed and edited.
Jason Statham puts a neat performance as the lead. Saffron Burrows is both decorative and intelligent in a way good female leads used to be and Bond girls ought to be. David Suchet is always worth the price of admission. The rest of the cast delivers nicely judged roles that make this movie highly evocative of the 70s. The cars are great!
As soon as I saw Ian Le Frenais was partly responsible for the script I knew we were in good hands. (If you don't know who Ian Le Frenais is, check out his other stuff and you'll see that my words do not exaggerate his talent.) What we get is a great story with plenty of interesting sub-plots all neatly interwoven and brought to a perfect dramatic conclusion. Having just seen 'No Country for Old Men' and been bitterly disappointed with a film that totally fails to match the Oscar hype that surrounded it, it was nice to see a film without any expectations and to be royally entertained. I've never heard of the director Roger Donaldson, but rest assured we'll be hearing more from him.
The plot of this movie is based on a true story, which makes it more than just another heist movie. I wonder if the Royal involved was Princess Margaret? So a massive thumbs for this hidden gem. Hollywood: take note. Taditional formulas when done properly can still be incredibly effective.
Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First rate Brit flick July 18, 2008
This is a very entertaining story behind some dodgy types deciding that a bank holds cash that should be theirs. When they manage to pull it off - with plenty of good tension - they find compromising material of a dynamite nature and their lives get even more complex.
This is a great thriller and a superb night in. Good stuff.
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