Amazon’s latest heist film blends the intensity of Heat with the excitement of Twitch streaming.
Director David Leitch, known for his work on action-packed films, poses an intriguing question: What if Michael Mann’s classic 1995 crime thriller, Heat, was set in today’s world? The answer unfolds in the high-octane film, How to Rob A Bank.
Starring a talented ensemble including Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz, Pete Davidson, John C. Reilly, Anna Sawai, Rhenzy Feliz, and Christian Slater, How to Rob A Bank centers on a group of bank robbers who leverage social media to broadcast their heists, catapulting them to viral fame and public adoration. However, this newfound popularity comes with a price: it attracts the attention of the FBI. In a twist, the agency is willing to collaborate with criminals, including Kravitz’s character, a disgruntled software engineer, to ensure these streaming sensations face justice.
As the robbers grow bolder, it becomes clear that their motives extend beyond mere views and likes. They have a personal stake in their choice of targets, and it’s up to the FBI to uncover their true intentions before the masked mischief-makers execute their biggest heist yet.
Leitch’s previous works have demonstrated his knack for blending sharp social commentary with explosive action, and How to Rob A Bank promises to deliver on that front, offering a unique perspective on how streaming can reflect the lengths people will go to for change.
How to Rob A Bank hits theaters on September 4. Don’t miss out on one of the year’s most entertaining films.