Masterminds [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]

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• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  "Based on a true story?"

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  They say truth is stranger than fiction, but I doubt that the actual events that happened in real life actually played like this in the movie. Yes, the robbery actually happened, and he did get caught, but did the real guy, David Ghantt, really evacuate his digestive track in a Jacuzzi in Mexico? Maybe he did, but that is an indication of the film's quality. Back in 1997, Ghantt (Zach Galifinakis) is a happy-go-lucky Loomis Fargo employee, who isn't the brightest bulb but is a lovable guy, nonetheless. He is engaged to Jandice (A lovably strange Kate McKinnon) and seems generally happy living the life in his double-wide. But David seems unhappy after a while, becoming smitten with his co-worker, Kelly (Kristen Wiig), wanting to be with her. She is fired soon after, and stays with a friend of hers, Steven (Owen Wilson). After seeing a security guard rob Loomis Fargo of $18 million, he hatches a similar plan, using Kelly to get David in on the plan. Of course he joins criminal plan, easily robbing a cool but lesser $17 million, but manages to escape, but leaving behind a tape of his crime. Ghantt is sent to Mexico with a few grand, told to lay low, while Steve takes the rest of the takings and buying a luxury car, a mansion and all the bells and whistles of a typical rich jerk. The FBI become involved in the theft, naming Ghantt as the mastermind, not knowing that he is just a pawn in the scheme. David then has to escape the authorities, a crazy hitman and try to clear his name, all the while to win the heart of Kelly. Let me start off by saying I liked the movie and it did make me laugh. Low-brow humor is still humore, but that doesn't mean this film is a riot or ever rise above the low-brow bar, despite the talented cast and direction by Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite). It is funny, but could've been more than. A lowest-common denominator comedy, being instead a darkly dry comedy about the criminal life and the consequences it bestows to those involved. But as is, it does entertain, but expect nothing more or nothing less. The Blu-ray of the film is gorgeous, not exactly eye candy. It's sharp and colorful and the sound quality is top notch as well. I wish there were more extras, but the one feature is really nice, titled "The Imperfect Crime". It a 17-minute featurette with the real Ghantt and others involved in the crime, chatting about how events actually went down. The trailer along with a DVD with the same extras is included, but a digital code is not included. Overall, it's a entertaining comedy that satisfied my craving for 90 minutes, but not a classic in the making. Grab it on sale for less than $10, and it'll be worth it.

  Posted 7 years ago by JakeInLivinColor

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  A Must Have Comedy

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  Based off a true story, a Armor Car worker decides with the love of his life to rob their Loomis and Fargo. He happens to be engaged to another woman, but he is in love with his X co-worker and her band of deadbeat idiots. You dont go more than a couple if minutes without LOL. Buy This Movie.

  Posted 6 years ago by Batman

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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  Top actors, amazing plot, fabulous acting equals new classic. Love this movie and I don't get board. I can watch it over and over and see something I missed which makes it even better.

  Posted 6 years ago by Athomemom