Sunday, March 9, 2008

THE BANK JOB by Frank Palmcoast

When he's not watching, with beads of sweat, his fellow, legally blind, senior citizens parallel park, Frank Palmcoast is catching seven dollar movies at the local multiplex from sunny Pompano Beach, Florida. He's retired, he's angry at the world, he can't spell to save his life, and he hates Hollywood almost as much as Hillary Clinton, but that will not stop our irreverent, dementia fightin', AARP card carrying everyman from giving us a fresh take on all things Hollyweird. Besides, how can he pass up that marvelous senior citizen discount?

This week ... The Bank Job starring Jason Stratham and Saffron Burrows.

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Obviously this was a British bank heist movie. Jason Statham is certainly not a great actor in any sense of the word but then again, most actors aren't either. What I found interesting is how the British police, the government and the underworld interact. It's the underworld meets the overworld! The numerous scenes of sex and nudity didn't really add anything to the story.Plenty of action and political intrigue and all the characters are believable in their roles. This movie is put together nicely and it keeps you thinking and hoping the bank robbers get away with it. Many thrills and suspense and it injects humor at the right times. I liked the fact that it wasn't predictable and it's based on a true story. Excellent from beginning to end. Well done, well done!!! Go see this one.

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