Bandit

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Bandit

R

2022

2h 6m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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In 1985, Gilbert Galvan Jr (Josh Duhamel), a charming career criminal, escapes from a US prison in Michigan and crosses the border into Canada where he assumes the identity Robert Whiteman. After falling in love with Andrea (Elisha Cuthbert), a caring social worker he can't provide for, he turns to robbing banks and discovers that he's exceptionally good at it. Under the guise of a security analyst, Robert begins flying around the country robbing multiple cities in a day, eventually catching the attention of national news outlets that dub him The Flying Bandit. Addicted to the rush and money that provides his double life, Robert eventually turns to loanshark and reputed gangster Tommy Kay (Mel Gibson) for bigger opportunities. But with Robert's notoriety growing in record time, he is put into the direct sights of a ruthless detective (Nestor Carbonell) who will stop at nothing to bring him down.

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Critics Consensus

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.

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

02/28/2023

2/5

One of those true-crime films where you come away with the impression that the film-makers have spent a bit too long hanging out with their subject, sitting in smoky bars listening to tall tales about the good ol’ bad days.

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Dominic Baez

Seattle Times

09/20/2022

1.5/4

Too few moments stand out because the film’s plot is just too disjointed.

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Elizabeth Weitzman

TheWrap

09/20/2022

That he captivates so many of his victims is only understandable because he’s played with so much elan by Duhamel. (It may occur to you while watching that the star would have made a great, old-school Bond.)

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Pablo O. Scholz

Clarín

11/25/2024

3/4

Bandit is effective and entertaining. [Full review in Spanish]

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Emiliano Basile

EscribiendoCine

11/19/2024

6/10

With an agile narrative, Bandit is a fresh option for lovers of heist, action, and comedy films. [Full review in Spanish]

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Abhishek Srivastava

The Times of India

05/01/2023

3/5

Bandit is a passable entertainment, but it falls short of being remarkable. It's an average film that is likely to be forgettable once it ends.

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Kris G

Nov 12

Much more entertaining than I thought. A few flaws but, all in all, good acting, particularly from Duhamel and Carbonell (as usual in the case of Nestor... what role can't he play?)

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J S

Sep 16

Solid directing by Allan Ungar along with an amazing screenplay by Kraig Wenman with Josh Duhamel at his best

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Robin O

Sep 8

Bandit is a razor-sharp true crime film with a wicked sense of humor and an adroit perspective

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Maria Q

Sep 6

Bandit is a compelling film, story, and look into real life conman Gilbert Galvan, who starts the film saying, "no one’s born bad. Like anything it takes practice." This mentality gives you a look into both the conflict and wit, which you have to have to pull off all of these heists. Led by a charming Josh Duhamel and equally great cast, Bandit makes you laugh, cry, and hope for that stolen money to buy the family their wildest dreams.

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Amber M

Sep 3

Enjoyed this true crime film from start to finish. It's been awhile since I last loved a true story but have rewatched this so many times. Great characters, writing, and one where you really wish in reality life worked out better for our Bandit hero.

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Shawna R

Aug 25

Bandit is an indie fill with heart, a great story, and impeccable performances

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Synopsis

In 1985, Gilbert Galvan Jr (Josh Duhamel), a charming career criminal, escapes from a US prison in Michigan and crosses the border into Canada where he assumes the identity Robert Whiteman. After falling in love with Andrea (Elisha Cuthbert), a caring social worker he can't provide for, he turns to robbing banks and discovers that he's exceptionally good at it. Under the guise of a security analyst, Robert begins flying around the country robbing multiple cities in a day, eventually catching the attention of national news outlets that dub him The Flying Bandit. Addicted to the rush and money that provides his double life, Robert eventually turns to loanshark and reputed gangster Tommy Kay (Mel Gibson) for bigger opportunities. But with Robert's notoriety growing in record time, he is put into the direct sights of a ruthless detective (Nestor Carbonell) who will stop at nothing to bring him down.

Director: Allan Ungar
Producer: Jordan Beckerman, Eric Gozlan, Jordan Yale Levine
Screenwriter: Kraig Wenman
Distributor: Quiver Distribution
Production Co: Buffalo 8 Productions, Goldrush Entertainment, BondIt Media Capital, Complex Corp , Metrol Technology, Lucky 13 Productions, Head Gear Films, Yale Productions, Kreo Films FZ
Rating: R (Some Sexual Material/Nudity|Language Throughout)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 23, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 23, 2022
Runtime: 2h 6m

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