opticoax Want to watch characters have pretentious boring loooooong conversations about nothing while pianos or violins play in the background....then this is your movie.Its not a heist film...as a matter of fact its a nothing film....And tied up with a ridiculous deus ex machina ending that makes it even more ridiculous.Don't watchThe psycho spends long periods just staring into mirrors and suddenly falls in love with the female lead.The old man boffs off bumpersticker philosophy like "you need to figure out what u want".Characters are beaten bloody, but still sitting around eating with faces caked with dried blood.And top it off with telling long boring maudlin stories that are supposed to be deep I like crime movies, but this is My Dinner with Andre with a hostage situation as backdrop....snore

mrbear1979 I watched the film this morning and was really rather surprised by the negative comments. I will admit that the plot feels like it meanders somewhat, and it is simplistic in nature. However, it is an incredibly thought provoking film that really demonstrates how assumptions are not always true. I will not spoil the plot, but the characters in the movie all have tremendous depth apart from the main villain. But the main villain's shallow character allows the watcher to think how they will about him.I was absorbed in it utterly and really feel this is an undiscovered gem of a film. The behaviours are quintessentially British and show real resolve under stress.It could make a marvellous stage play I think, if it hasn't been there already.To those who didn't enjoy it, you are welcome to your opinion, but it is clear to me that you probably struggle to understand British culture and that will have led you to misunderstand this film.

Paul Evans I have to say I absolutely loved this movie. It's a huge mix, hostage thriller, crime caper, love story, rom com. It really is a mixed bag, bu the brilliant performances and the engaging story manage to bind the elements together, making it a very engaging and rather deep film. Some nice bits of humour, I love the names of the thieves, Cameron and Clegg, there's a message in there somewhere (they robbed us all didn't they?)I was so engrossed in the film it took me over half an hour to realise that Cameron was played by Kevin McKidd, I literally didn't recognise him. Josef Altin is hilariously funny as Clegg, hobbling about, he had some great one liners. No need to comment how impressive Poots and Spall are, both are just brilliant, but it's young Craig Roberts once again that impresses, he is a very refreshing actor, and somehow different.Great ending, so in keeping with the tone of the film.Great use of classical music in the film, it added something to the film, especially the beautiful rendition of Lakme.I loved it. 9/10

footpad2010 The imbalance caused by the reviewer from New york is a shame. He talks about IQ over 70, but he obviously didn't understand this movie. It is robust and well acted and there certainly is chemistry between the leads. Don't be put off by this American misery. Well worth your time! By the way I have an IQ of 149 and couldn't fault it.The pace is consistent, the locations are excellent, and any appearance by Timothy Spall is a bonus. I feel the Brits do this sort of caper far better than Hollywood, especially considering the low budget, you don't need bucket loads of cash thrown at a project to make sure it's good, or a "star name". Let's appreciate it for what it is and leave the criticism for those megabucks movies from USA that leave you cold, and waste your time!