Bandit

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This is a fun movie and laughs are spread around as Robert goes on robbing banks. We see the first one Robert does and the clerk gives out the money, but Robert had forgotten to bring a bag for the money and the clerk gives Robert a bag to help out. The pacing does become a problem by the last act, as the movie simply runs out of things to do. Cutting some of the extraneous robberies would not only make each one more memorable, tense and funny, but the runtime would’ve benefitted too, making the movie resemble Gilbert Galvan Jr. in the speed he gets in and out without a hitch.

Charting the rise of the notorious thief is a process pulled off with ease by Ungar, who inches Gilbert towards a path of no return by slowly dropping off potential places of employment while a traditional family life begins to take shape. Audaciousness is present before either cop or robber enters a bank, as Gilbert spontaneously bargains with a homeless man for his ID, winning it for a meagre sum and carving out a position for himself in the underworld.

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The supporting cast does well enough, with Cuthbert unfortunately relegated to the “wife” character who spends much of the movie asking questions of the evasive Duhamel. The always dependable Nestor Carbonell (TV’s Lost, The Dark Knight) pops up as a Canadian cop trying to bust the costumed robber. One of the bigger surprises is the addition of Mel Gibson, who has spent roughly the last decade playing minor roles in cheapie action movies. While Bandit might be on the cheaper side, the light tone allows Gibson to dig into his comedic past. Gibson’s performance is a welcome breath of fresh air for the controversial actor. Bandit Review: Ungar's Crime Drama Organically Thrills Despite Mixed Signals". Screen Rant . Retrieved 25 September 2022.

Ho, Rodney (May 29, 2021). "Mel Gibson, Josh Duhamel, Elisha Cuthbert shooting 'Bandit' film in Georgia". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Retrieved June 24, 2022. A few minutes could've been chopped off here and there, but it's not a big deal. The time flew by for me in this one. Bandit Review: A Decently Entertaining Bank Robber Movie". National Post . Retrieved 20 September 2022.Weintraub, Steve (September 27, 2022). "Néstor Carbonell and 'Bandit' Director Allan Ungar Talk Wild True Story About Canada's Infamous Flying Bandit". Collider . Retrieved September 27, 2022. Goldsmith, Jill. " 'Railway Children,' Anvil, Abigail Disney & 'The Greatest Beer Run Ever' – Specialty Preview". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 23 September 2022. Kit, Borys (June 15, 2021). "Nestor Carbonell Joins Josh Duhamel in Action Thriller 'Bandit". hollywoodreporter.com . Retrieved June 15, 2021. Galuppo, Mia (June 29, 2021). "Cannes: Josh Duhamel on Playing a Career Criminal in 'Bandit,' 'Jupiter's Legacy' Cancellation". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved June 24, 2022.

Recognizing the silliness of the premise is the best choice that the people behind the movie could've made in service of entertainment value. A lot of the laughs - and there are many - come naturally, but enjoyably campy makeup effects, nice editing from Ungar and Michael Lane, along with the snappy dialogue from Wenman pair superbly with the feature. In different hands, this could've been a silly subject taken too seriously. Sometimes the score can overplay itself in scenes that would've benefitted from the awkward silence of exchanges, the filmmakers had the right idea. The Great British Baking Show': Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith Sent the Wrong Baker Home during "Party Week" Andrea falls fast for Gilbert's (Robert to her) charms. The romance that blossoms between them is a little forced, happening over the course of a handful of scenes together, but one the hurdle is cleared, there's a greater understanding to the character. She's not too different from her new flame since she's been burned the same way by the economic shift of the 80s. Her work at a church hostel comes into play for a little while too, as the movie makes mention of the relationship woes that come from Gilbert's "father" and so forth. Taylor Swift Made A Surprise Appearance On ‘Dancing With The Stars’ For This Week’s "Eras" Themed Night: “Sending You Guys All My Love” Critical reception for the film has been mostly positive with many critics and journalists praising Josh Duhamel for delivering a career best performance as well as Ungar's direction. [21] [22] On Rotten Tomatoes, 74% of 31 critics gave the film a positive review, with the critic consensus declaring "It struggles to consistently capture its fact-based story's stranger-than-fiction charm, but Bandit mostly works -- and Josh Duhamel has never been better." [23]Real Housewives Of Potomac' Star Ashley Darby Isn't Mad That Sonja Morgan Stole Her Owen Wilson Thunder At BravoCon: She Knew "His Fetishes" Stories like this don’t get a lot of attention simply because most people don’t know how to handle the material. While Bandit isn’t perfect in its execution, it’s a fun ride bolstered by phenomenal acting and a willingness to embrace the absurdity of it all. Allan Ungar’s compelling crime film, Bandit, made its anticipated debut on the big screen on September 23rd, 2022.