NMR: The Bank Job

This a another film from this past spring that eluded me. Unlike 21, however, it did not do big business at the box office, but it did earn some decent reviews. The film is based on true events surrounding the biggest bank robbery in the history of London. A lot is still not known about the heist, so this is somewhat speculative fiction. I think that helped this film as it is able to create a lot of good drama and suspense. I've never thought much of Jason Statham based on most of the roles he chooses, but he was surprisingly good as the leader of the small-time crooks. The film is more interesting than a typical heist film as there as connections to politics, racism and pornography associated with this crime. Best of all, the film has a wholly satisfying conclusion. Whenever a film ends strong, it always helps boost its rating in my book. If you enjoy this genre of film, this one's probably worth a rent. Rating: ****