David Leitch’s ‘How to Rob a Bank’ Divides Critics

David Leitch’s crime caper has received a mixed response from film critics. The comedy thriller How to Rob a Bank, starring Nicholas Hoult and Zoë Kravitz, has earned a 53% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 53 out of 100 on Metacritic. Judging by the early reviews, its stylish presentation is more persuasive than the heist itself.

Reviewers’ main complaint is that the director favors style over substance. The story of criminals who turn their robberies into social media content lends itself to satire of internet fame and modern consumer culture. Critics argue, however, that the film settles for superficial jabs rather than exploring those themes in depth.

Some reviewers, meanwhile, have praised the film’s unexpected emotional resonance and timely perspective on contemporary culture. They also highlight the performances and the central premise, which transforms crime into a kind of public spectacle.

How to Rob a Bank opens in international theaters on November 13.

Source: Film.ru