It’s true that there’s drama in everything, but for fans of bank robbery flicks, there’s more drama in them than in any other kind of movies. Heist films as they are alternatively called have a rich history in Hollywood. Here are some of the finest ones you can catch right now if you happen to be a fan of them.
1. Reservoir Dogs
This is the film that marked Quentin Tarantino’s debut as a director. And so, his trademark nonlinear storytelling device is used here to narrate the fate of a failed diamond heist.
2. Italian Job
Italian Job is a very famous heist film which tells a story of revenge. Shot beautifully with neatly crafted action sequences, this one is quite a thrilling one to watch.
3. Going in Style
When three very old men are deprived of their pension suddenly, they decide to rob a bank for satisfying their monetary needs. Going in Style mixes the thrills of a bank robbery film with comedy, and it stars Morgan Freeman and Micheal Caine in lead roles.
4. Ocean’s Trilogy
These are three films that we want you to watch instead of one. The trilogy has George Clooney’s character assembling dream teams for pulling off almost impossible robberies.
5. Dog Day Afternoon
Dog Day Afternoon has a desperate Al Pacino trying to rob a bank in order to fund his lover’s operation. This dramatic film is filled with many twists and turns that will keep you excited till the end.
6. Snatch
Snatch is an extremely influential film from back in 2000. Directed by Guy Ritchie it jostles with two intertwined plots, and features a number of ironic twists of chance and interconnection.
7. Inception
This sci-fi film from Christopher Nolan is a must watch for every movie buff. Inception has Leonardo DiCaprio’s character trying to plant an idea into the mind of a CEO of a huge conglomerate through the power of dreams.
8. Inside Man
This crime thriller starring Denzel Washington takes place over a 24-hour period and focuses on an elaborately planned bank heist and the hostage negotiation that follows.
9. Bank Job
Bank Job is a heist-thriller filled with exciting situations. It includes a bank robbery which, apart from millions of dollars, also puts into the hands of the thieves some extremely sensitive documents.
Watch all of them and tell us which one you liked the best.
