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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.
This review is from Masterminds [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Must Have Comedy
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
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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.
This review is from Masterminds [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Attention keeper
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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.
This review is from Masterminds [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great movie
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Great and funny movie. Lot's of twist and turns. Would recommend it.
This review is from Masterminds [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fun
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A good and fun movie. The story is funny and based on a true story,
This review is from Masterminds [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
One of the funniest true stories ever made.
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This is loosely based on a true story. Zach Galifianakis is an armored truck driver who gets seduced by Kristen Wiig to rob the armor truck company. The crime boss is Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis is the hitman. It's a crazy caper with a crazy cast.
This review is from Masterminds [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This movie is really funny and entertaining
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
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There are several scenes in this movie that make you laugh until your stomach hurts , like a good comedy should .
This review is from Masterminds [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
One of the stupidest movies ever.
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And I say that with all the love in the world. Watch it. You won't regret it. If you do, you might need to laugh more.
This review is from Masterminds [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing comedy
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I could not believe how unexpectedly funny this movie was! Everyone I've recommended it too loves it!
This review is from Masterminds [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love, Love, Love Masterminds!
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Oh Man!! Laughed so hard!! To me, this is up there with Raising Arizona in the comedy department.
This review is from Masterminds [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Movie
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
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Great cast, this movie was really funny. I had a good time watching this movie.
This review is from Masterminds [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Recomended to me
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Saw the trailer, and someone recommended seeing it. Price dropped and picked it up.
This review is from Masterminds [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So Funny
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
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this movie is so funny and it is unbelievable that it is a true story.
This review is from Masterminds [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Hilarious
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This movie keeps you laughing and you will want to watch it again and again
This review is from Masterminds [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Jared Hess shenanigans
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First off -- I have a bias for all Jared Hess films. I know they're super cheesy and have weird characters like Napoleon Dynamite or Nacho Libre, but when I go to see one of his films, it's specifically to see all the weirdness that he puts in it.
This movie contains all the weirdness of a Hess film and I absolutely love it. It's not as great as Napoleon or Nacho Libre, but it still has a fun story, good music and quirky characters. If you like SNL cast members and comedians, this film has many of them in this film.
This review is from Masterminds [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Comedy movie
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Really funny movie great for all ages to watch with friends or family.
This review is from Masterminds [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Had to buy
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
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Had to buy because this was one of our first dates. Super funny
This review is from Masterminds [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice movie
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
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Very entertaining and funny, a movie to watch with the family
This review is from Masterminds [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Funny
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A must have for any movie buff. Will watch over and over again.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful movie
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This is a wonderful movie and I enjoyed every minute of it.
This review is from Masterminds [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]