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| ![The Bank Job [2008]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61caiVg7NIL._SL500_.jpg)
| 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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Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 287
Format: Pal
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region: 2
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 107 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
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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A likeable and gritty British gangster movie September 11, 2008
N. Burgess
This has all the essential ingredients a good old school British gangster movie needs: an outrageous heist, a 1970s setting, horrible villains, likeable villains - and Jason Statham. br / br /On the surface this film appears like a straightforward bank robbery film. A group of small time crooks get some inside information on a bank and after much deliberation decide, in Statham's words, "to step up to the first division" and carry out their first bank robbery. Little do they know that the bank they are robbing holds safety deposit boxes containing extremely sensitive photos and information on all sorts of influential figures in the British establishment. So not only are they embarking on the biggest ever robbery in terms of money stolen, but also potentially the most damaging to the reputations of some very high profile people, including politicians, the secret service, and even royalty. br / br /All the performances are excellent with everyone playing their roles well. The script is also a good one, never resorting to the corny and cliche-ridden stereotypes of cockney villains, instead portraying Statham's gang realistically as just every day small time crooks looking for their next 'job'. Jason Statham can play these likeable rogue type roles with his eyes closed, but it's good to see his character have a deeper and more emotional tone as he tries to balance his criminal ways with his genuine commitment to his family. br / br /As a pure heist movie this film works great, showing the whole bank robbery from conception to completion and superbly recreating all the challenges the robbers had to deal with. But the fact this robbery also ended up having such profound repercussions for such a wide cross-section of society from senior figures in the British hierarchy to notorious gangsters, means the film also makes for a very tense and intriguing thriller. An excellent film, definitely recommended.
Loved it August 13, 2008
Veronica Walsh (Australia)
2 out of 2 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
DL Productions UK (Merseyside, UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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. br / br /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. br / br /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. br / br /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. br / br /Definitely worth renting, then if you like it, then buy it. I think I will definitely be watching it again. br /
Just the job! July 30, 2008
B. Harris (Canterbury,Kent)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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! br /(Rachel,girlfriend of Brian!)
 22 Carat Solid Gold Entertainment July 28, 2008
Nick D. (London)
3 out of 3 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. br / br /It is very well written, acted, directed, art directed and edited. br / br /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! br / br /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. br / br /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. br / br /Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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