Overview:

Year: 2008
Running Time: 110 minutes
Country: United Kingdom
Director: Roger Donaldson
Screenwriters: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais (Story by George McIndoe)
 

Cast:

• Jason Statham
  
  as Terry Leather
• Saffron Burrows
  
  as Martine Love
• Richard Lintern
  
  as Tim Everett
• Keeley Hawes
  
  as Wendy Leather
• Stephen Campbell Moore
  
  as Kevin Swain
• Michael Jibson
  
  as Eddie Burton

Music:
J. Peter Robinson
Cinematography:
Michael Coulter
Production Companies:
Mosaic Media Group, Omnilab Media, Relativity Studios, Skyline, Atlas Entertainment
Genre:
Thriller, Heist Film, 1970s, Based on a True Story

Synopsis:

In September 1971, a daring group of criminals tunneled their way into a bank on Baker Street in London, stealing over three million pounds worth of cash and valuables from safety deposit boxes. The heist quickly made headlines, but the story mysteriously vanished after a few days due to a 'D' Notice, which barred the media from reporting on it. This film uncovers the hidden truths behind the robbery, revealing a web of murder, corruption, and a scandal tied to the British Royal Family—where, ironically, the thieves may have been the most innocent involved.

Critics' Reviews:

• Jim Emerson, rogerebert.com: "A typical B-grade British heist film, 'The Bank Job' is neither better nor worse than its generic title (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)."

• Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter: "A crime drama that is slow-paced and often difficult to follow, never fully realizing the potential of its intriguing premise."
• Claudia Puig, USA Today: "Imagine a mix of 'Snatch,' 'Ocean’s 11,' and 'The Italian Job,' combined with real-life events involving national security and political corruption. The result is 'The Bank Job' (...) Rating: ★★★.
• Joe Morgenstern, The Wall Street Journal: "A captivating exploration of morality across various strata of British society."
• Leslie Felperin, Variety: "An engaging, though not exceptional, period thriller."
• James Berardinelli, ReelViews: "Smart, well-paced, and thrilling entertainment aimed at an adult audience."