'John Wick' Director's New 122-Minute Action Thriller Scores Big With Audiences on Rotten Tomatoes
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Key Points:
- David Leitch, known for crowd-pleasing action films like John Wick and Deadpool 2, has released his new heist film How to Rob a Bank, which has received mixed reactions from critics and audiences.
- The film holds a low 33% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes but an 80% audience approval rating, indicating a significant divide between critical and popular reception.
- How to Rob a Bank stars Nicholas Hoult as a leader of a Pittsburgh crew livestreaming their bank robberies, with a supporting cast including John C. Reilly and Zoë Kravitz, and features a politically charged script that challenges typical studio movie norms.
- Critics have cited the film's failure to cohesively deliver its provocative ideas, while some reviewers praise its smart, unpredictable entertainment and its refusal to conform to corporate-friendly narratives.
- The polarized response may stem from differing expectations: whether viewers prefer a neatly resolved action romp or appreciate the film’s chaotic, thought-provoking approach.
