Bandits

  • 2001


MOVIE IS romantic wonderful predictable compulsive
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$ 67 Million
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Positive Reviews 37
Negative reviews 10
Average Rating 3.4/5
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2.5
As for Blanchett, that wonderful Australian actress of usually perfect pitch (in a perfect American accent, as needed), shes costumed and lipsticked t .. EW
2.5
Problem is, the movie doesnt commit to any of the several directions in which it meanders. Rogerebert
1.9
Shamelessly devoid of subtext, Barry Levinsons Bandits is a pointless ode to modern day Robin Hoods.
2.5
This doesnt work very well, and makes for some overly predictable moments (quite a lot, in fact).
3.5
Star power and chemistry save this one from complete disaster, but actors alone cant turn a mediocre script into a fantastic film. E Film Critic
3.8
And as a romance, it lays down a perennially interesting proposition the menage a trois then doesnt develop it very seriously. San Francisco Chronicle
2.5
The film goes on for too long, doesnt bring much originality to the bank robbing movie motif and rarely cracked me up JoBlo
4.5
Barry Levinson draws out buoyant performances from Willis, Thornton, and Blanchett. Spirituality And Practice
3.5
A somewhat predictable but quite enjoyable lark, a traditional buddy heist movie that offers genuine humor instead of the gross out stuff we usually s .. One Guys Opinion
3.1
Bandits may be somewhat offbeat, but that hardly makes it worthwhile. ReelViews
3.5
This makes Bandits a fine buddy/road/romantic comedy film that wears its non violent larceny as a benevolent badge of honor.
4.5
His ears dont just ring, they gong; hes allergic to most foods, and phobic about antique furniture and Benjamin Disraelis hair. Usa Today
3.8
This is obviously not a serious, or a believable, film. It is just very thin, light entertainment. Lariat
4.2
If actors dont love their own characters, the audience wont either, but thats not the case here. Eric Ds Nider
4.5
An occasionally slow moving but amiable and enjoyable yarn, the picture doesnt follow all of the rules to a T, but doesnt break them to enough of an e .. Screen It
1.5
Terry and Joe know what they are, generic buddies in a generic buddy film. Pop Matters
4.5
Peytons script is nothing if not outrageous, and all the more enjoyable for being so. Film Journal International ..
1.9
Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton play a couple of ha ha funny bank. ... Thornton, channeling Woody Allen at his worst, plays the storys central cha .. Internet Reviews
1.5
A windy, moderately entertaining trifle. You could do a lot worse than Bandits, but the filmmakers could have done much better. Internet Reviews
4.5
All modesty aside, Im a smart gal, and I hafta agree with Billy Bob here.
2.8
A hybrid crime comedy that unsuccessfully tries to blend classic screwball comedy (the Preston Sturges brand), romantic triangles (Jules et Jim, Butch .. Emanuellevy
2.5
The action comedy could have easily been a delightful romp thanks to its A list cast and well written script, but poor editing causes Bandits to be ju .. Flim Threet
3.0
Its still funny, but the flabby bits in between the comic set pieces and character driven scenes are, quite frankly, an annoyance. Bbc
3.8
What is expected, though, is some fair measure of laughs, and director Eric Bross doesnt offer up many here. Mr Brown Movies
3.8
Takes a conventional setup and gives the characters and performances so much life that they prove to be anything but commonplace. The Movie Boy
4.0
Actress Jameela Jamil uses drama over Kim Kardashians maternity shapewear to remind us to second guess everything tabloids write about women. Calendar Live
3.5
But its casting works, and the film is such a good natured and easygoing ride that its ultimately very hard to resist. Seattle Pi
4.5
From this point on until the surprising and delightful ending Bandits moves like a well oiled comedic machine under Barry Levinsons deft direction. Cnn
3.8
This structuring is a bit of a gimmick, but it doesnt interfere with the endlessly clever execution of this fast paced yet deliberative comedy that ha .. Spliced Wire
3.8
Nevertheless, if one takes it for what its intended to be, a lark and a romp, the effect is marvelous fun and will leave you feeling entertained by a .. Varia Gate
3.8
His cry of Beavers and ducks elicited one of the longest sustained laughter Ive ever heard from a movie audience. Three Movie Buffs
3.0
As the eponymous bandits, tough guy Willis, with his usual array of slanted smirks and horrendous hairpieces, is easily outshone by the versatile Thor .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.8
Then theres itchy: Thornton always thinking first, passive, rambling, hypochondriac, compulsive neurotic to the nth power. Ross Anthony
2.5
This film is proud that it steals from Bonnie and Clyde and many other films, and it doesnt seem to care that it doesnt have enough passion or commitm .. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
4.0
We first find our heroes, fiery and recklessly impulsive Joe Blake (Willis) and intelligent OCD sufferer and hypochondriac Terry Collins (Thornton), a .. Film Quips Online
3.5
At times, you can feel cloying predictability creeping around the edges a too cute line, an artificial plot twist, some annoyingly picturesque cinemat .. Flip Side Archive
4.5
Like all the best outlaws, it empties your pockets painlessly, and leaves a good story behind. Freep
4.5
When actors, a director and a screenwriter all love the characters theyve created, their glee can be infectious. Denver Post
1.5
clearly the work of a guy who shows up and does his job with one eye on the clock. ... the promised fireworks never materialize, partly because Willis .. James Sanford on Film
1.3
How appropriate is that title for a movie that stole two hours of my life Aisle Seat
2.5
The reparte in Bandits is annoyingly clownish and the only inquiry you find yourself wondering about is how both leads Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thor .. Movie Eye
4.0
A loopy, likable but long crime comedy whose plot and rich characters conjure the merry mood of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Rochester Goes Out
4.5
The list of Terrys neuroses is hilarious, and suspiciously reminiscent of Thorntons real life persona: Hes afraid of antiques, afraid of getting small .. Seattle Times
3.8
The setting never looks anything less than real (the film doesnt need to show mountains and moonscapes to dazzle), but its filled with a wonderful vib .. Movie Martyr
1.5
Terrible. A substitute for sleep medication thats so self indulgent and plodding, it drove four people out of my screening midway through. Week In Rewind
5.0
But Kate doesnt have a frightened response to him; in fact, she is rather annoyed by it. Cinema Phile
4.5
The movie is a little slow in finding its way, but in the end, these Bandits will almost certainly steal your heart. Fantastic A Daily
4.0
Theres good on screen chemistry, good acting, and an incredibly well written and clever ending. Supercala.com
3.8
It is an unexpected blend of caper, buddy flick and romantic comedy, brought to life by a skilled cast who look for all the world like they are having ..
1.5
Even though it has a framework that gives the impression a solid story is being told here, conceptually Bandits is unformed, which is just the right t .. Sacramento Bee
3.2
The Odd Couple meets Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Fairly fresh and fun, if ultimately fleeting entertainment. Entertainment Today
1.5
Bandits most intriguing plot line, the three way love story, merely hints at the complexity of a two man/one woman relationship and never moves past t .. Toxic Universe
1.5
The movie has a one take feel about it, containing vast stretches where nothing much happens. The cinematography looks amateurish, often badly compose .. The Star
2.5
By contrast, Blanchetts performance is closer to overwrought than impassioned. Killer Movies
2.5
Too bad were ready for the films final pay off 20 minutes before it comes. Less is more in comedy and a bit less would have made Bandits more successf ..
3.8
The same Hollywood that brought us the vision of The Marquis De Sade as champion of free speech earlier this year in Quills, now brings us the positiv ..



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