Bandit (film)
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Cinematography | Alex Chinnici |
Edited by | Michael Lane Allan Ungar |
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Production companies | Goldrush Entertainment Yale Productions |
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Running time | 126 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Language | English |
Bandit is a 2022 Canadian
Premise
Gilbert Galvan Jr, a charming career criminal, escapes from a Michigan prison and crosses the border into Ontario, Canada where he assumes a new identity as Robert Whiteman. After falling in love with a woman he cannot provide for, he turns to robbing banks and discovers that he is exceptionally good at it. Under the guise of a security analyst, Robert begins flying around the country robbing multiple cities in a day, eventually catching the attention of national news outlets that dub him "The Flying Bandit". With his notoriety growing in record time, he is put into the direct sight of a ruthless detective who will stop at nothing to bring him down.
Cast
- Josh Duhamel as Gilbert Galvan Jr/Robert Whiteman[5]
- Mel Gibson as Tommy Kay[6]
- Elisha Cuthbert as Andrea Hudson[7]
- Nestor Carbonell as John Snydes[8]
Production
Casting
On October 30, 2020, it was announced that Josh Duhamel would star as Gilbert Galvan Jr in an adaptation of Robert Knuckle's book The Flying Bandit, which details the life of Galvan.[1][9] On May 19, 2021, Mel Gibson and Elisha Cuthbert joined the cast. On June 15, 2021, it was reported that Nestor Carbonell had joined the cast as a detective hunting Duhamel's character.[10]
Filming
Filming was originally planned to take place in
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Release
The film was theatrically released in the United States and Canada on September 23, 2022, and was also made available on digital platforms.
On October 28, 2022, a month after its release, Redbox announced that the film was the most-watched original title of 2022 and their second-best performing release ever.[20]
Reception
Critical response
Critical reception for the film has been mostly positive, with many critics and journalists praising Josh Duhamel for delivering a career-best performance as well as Ungar's direction.[21][22] On Rotten Tomatoes, 71% of 34 critics gave the film a positive review, with the critic consensus declaring "It struggles to consistently capture its fact-based story's stranger-than-fiction charm, but Bandit mostly works -- and Josh Duhamel has never been better."[23]
Chris Bumbray from
Brian Costello from Common Sense Media also rated the film four out of five stars and said "Bandit is over two hours long, but the balance between the action and the story is so solid, it's easy to get lost in what's happening."[26]
Vincent Mancini from Uproxx was more mixed in his review, but expressed that "Duhamel has never been better.".[27] Screen Rant's Brittany Witherspoon was also mixed in her review, giving the film a 2.5/4 but said "the chemistry between Josh Duhamel and Elisha Cuthbert is exceptional."[28]
Elizabeth Weitzman from
Digital Journal called Duhamel's performance "superb" and the film "riveting." Markos Papadatos noted that "Duhamel delivers a raw, unflinching, and commanding performance as Gilbert, and he steals every scene he is in. His delivery is controlled and subtle, and he captures the conscience of the clever bank robber."[30]
Accolades
The film won the award for Best Soundtrack at the 2023 Canadian Sync Awards as part of Canadian Music Week.[31]
References
- ^ a b Kit, Borys (October 30, 2020). "Josh Duhamel to star in Heist Thriller Bandit (EXCLUSIVE)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ "Redbox and Quiver Expand Original Film Slate Acquire True-Crime Thriller "BANDIT" Based on the Best-Selling Novel The Flying Bandit Starring Josh Duhamel, Elisha Cuthbert, Nestor Carbonell, and Mel Gibson". Business Wire. July 27, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ Gruenwedel, Erik (July 26, 2021). "Redbox Expands Original Film Slate Acquiring True-Crime Thriller 'Bandit'". Media Play News. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ O'Rourke, Ryan (August 15, 2022). "'Bandit' Trailer Shows Josh Duhamel as an Unstoppable Canadian Bank Robber [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ Christinck, Debbi (June 30, 2021). "Mel Gibson in upcoming movie based on Ottawa Valley bandit". Toronto Star. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ Horst, Carole (July 10, 2021). "First Look: Josh Duhamel in Crime Thriller 'Bandit'". Variety. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ Ho, Rodney (May 29, 2021). "Mel Gibson, Josh Duhamel, Elisha Cuthbert shooting 'Bandit' film in Georgia". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (June 29, 2021). "Cannes: Josh Duhamel on Playing a Career Criminal in 'Bandit,' 'Jupiter's Legacy' Cancellation". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ Mcnary, Dave (October 26, 2020). "Josh Duhamel Boarding Bank Heist Thriller 'Bandit". variety.com. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ Kit, Borys (June 15, 2021). "Nestor Carbonell Joins Josh Duhamel in Action Thriller 'Bandit". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ Lang, Brent (May 19, 2021). "Mel Gibson, Elisha Cuthbert Join Josh Duhamel in 'Bandit' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ Morejon, Jennifer (June 9, 2021). "'Bandit' movie shoot takes over Downtown Valdosta". wctv.com. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ Hermanns, Grant (September 28, 2022). "Allan Ungar & Nestor Carbonell Interview: Bandit". Screen Rant. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
- ^ Weintraub, Steve (September 27, 2022). "Néstor Carbonell and 'Bandit' Director Allan Ungar Talk Wild True Story About Canada's Infamous Flying Bandit". Collider. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill. "'Railway Children,' Anvil, Abigail Disney & 'The Greatest Beer Run Ever' – Specialty Preview". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ "iTunes Top Independent Movies". Pop Vortex. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- Indiewire. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ^ "Top 10 on Paramount+ In Canada". FlixPatrol. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ "Flix Patrol Bandit". FlixPatrol. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
- ^ "In Brief: NBA stars, Wu-Tang rapper board Handle with Care". Playback Online. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Bandit Review: Josh Duhamel Steals The Show As A Legendary Canadian Bank Robber". The Wrap. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Bandit Review". Joblo. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Bandit". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ "Bandit Review: Josh Duhamel Charms as Clever Bank Robber". Movieweb. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Bandit is the tale of a well-travelled bank robber". National Post. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ "Bandit Movie Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
- ^ "Bandit Review: A Decently Entertaining Bank Robber Movie". National Post. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ "Bandit Review: Ungar's Crime Drama Organically Thrills Despite Mixed Signals". Screen Rant. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ "Bandit: 3 Stars". Richard Crouse. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
- ^ "Josh Duhamel is superb in riveting new film Bandit". Markos Papadatos. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ King, Ashley (2023-06-09). "Here are the Winners of the 2023 Canadian Sync Awards". Digital Music News. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
External links
- Bandit at IMDb