Tag Archives: Heist Movie

My Review of ‘Baby Driver’ (2017)

Posted on February 15, 2018 by

I chose to see this movie under the impression that it was a heist film with music. It is an action/crime film crossed with a musical. It also employs some of the most over-the-top and unlikely special effects and scenarios … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Drive’ (2011)

Posted on August 24, 2017 by

This movie shoots straight out of the gate into the story about a nameless stunt driver (played stoically by Ryan Gosling), who moonlights as a getaway driver. In superb “show, don’t tell” fashion, we see (Nameless) Driver give brief instructions … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Hell or High Water’ (2016)

Posted on June 15, 2017 by

This film has been hailed by critics as a revitalization of the Western movie. And it lives up to its hype. The movie jumps into action from the opening scene. Two brothers, divorced dad Toby (played by Chris Pine) and … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime Drama, Movie Reviews, Thriller, Westerns | Tagged , , , | 14 Comments

My Review of ‘The Lookout’ (2007)

Posted on May 11, 2017 by

This film marked the directorial debut of screenwriter Scott Frank, who also wrote the screenplay. Described in Wikipedia simply as a “crime film”, it also falls into the category of neo-noir. High school hockey star Chris Pratt (played to perfection … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime Movies, Heist Film, Movie Reviews, Neo-Noir | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments