But perhaps the larger issue is that the movie is overly silly, with writers chris bowman, hubbel palmer and emily spivey using the outline of the real story as inspiration for a script that they. News about masterminds read about the real story that inspired the masterminds script. Im sure that a lot of what the movie shows is added for comic relief, and to let the cast members do their stuff. The real story behind the second largest bank heist in history, which happened here and served as inspiration for zach galifianakis new movie by kylie moore september 29, 2016 views. Fools gold gold the movie includes some of the crazier elements of the real story, while changing the names, time period, and the location of david walshs. David ghantt zach galifianakis is stuck in the monotony of driving an armored truck day in and day out, so when his work crush lures him into the heist of a lifetime, davids all in. The movie has relatively mild levels of sex, drinking, and language, but the violence played for. It might be a surprise to learn that the movie is based on a true story the october 1997 loomis fargo robbery. Masterminds great cast and strangerthanfiction true story are largely wasted on a scattershot comedy with a handful of. Nevertheless, the marriage of the insane 1997 true crime story and this cast of.
Nacho libre, david ghantt zach galifianakis discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. The terrific cast is good in bits and pieces, but the movie doesnt really come together. This movie sounds so bizarre, and is so jampacked with comedians, that you might have a hard time believing that its true but it is. If you like snl cast members and comedians, this film has many of them in this film. Masterminds trailer teases story of infamous loomis. In this action comedy based on true events, directed by jared hess napoleon dynamite.
Masterminds is a 2016 american comedy film based on the october 1997 loomis fargo. This movie contains all the weirdness of a hess film and i absolutely love it. It was supposed to be based on a true crime story one of the largest heist in usa history but does not represent the actual crime itself where in march 1997 a company security guard robbed loomis fargo co of over 18 million dollars. Masterminds is based on a true story thatll have you. This movie is a total spoof with irritating nitwits as the crooks.
Fbi agents recall surreal story of heist that inspired. To its credit, masterminds does nail down the broad strokes of the real story, although there were a couple of noteworthy details the film left out. This is one of the most incredible sister kissin, cousin humpin, velvet elvis good stories weve ever told. Day in and day out he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other peoples money with no escape in sight.
With his cover blown, steve hires the real, but unstable hitman, michael mckinney jason sudeikis to hunt david down. But thanks in part to the film, the outlandish story of david ghannt and the loomis fargo heist will surely live on for years to come. Its often funny, but it never quite hangs together as a coherent movie. Parents need to know that zach galifianakis and kristen wiig star in masterminds, a comedy based on the true story of one of americas largest bank thefts. David ghantt discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. We spoke to the fbi agents who investigated the case who say the real life masterminds couldnt contain their spendingspree. Masterminds tries to adapt a crazy truestory into a much crazier film.
The real story behind the second largest bank heist in. As you probably know, its loosely based on the loomis fargo heist in charlotte back in the late nineties. History, the 1997 loomis fargo robbery in north carolina, was imperfect and definitely not what you expect to see in the movies. Masterminds offers true story that rings false azcentral. On saturday night, i went to see masterminds, the movie based on the heist that made the cramer mountain hillbillies famous. Doesnt live up to its comedy pedigree julian roman sep 29, 2016.
Masterminds 2016 film masterminds is a 2016 american comedy film based on the october 1997 loomis fargo robbery in north carolina. Masterminds is based on a true story thatll have you scratching. Fbi agents recall surreal story of heist that inspired mastermind movie. This soon to be hollywood blockbuster movie has all the elements of a great story sex, money,power, suspense and. Masterminds of gastons craziest real crime coming to big. Jared hesss masterminds is the sort of movie that youll appreciate if you accept low humor. We were not telling a verbatim story or making a documentary, director jared hess says. Its not as great as napoleon or nacho libre, but it still has a fun story, good music and quirky characters. Based on real life events, the film chronicles the story behind ford motor co. So, its no surprise that the factbased stories behind true comedy movies end. Zach galifinakis, who will be playing him in the movie masterminds. Masterminds great cast and strangerthanfiction true story are largely wasted on a scattershot comedy with a handful of funny moments and far too much wackiness. Everyone knows that real life is often funnier than fiction. Is there much truth to the new masterminds movie based on a true charlotte crime.
And i especially love a good heist movie thats also based on a true story. No amount of snl alumnae can save the comedic mess that is masterminds peter travers brings the hammer down. A comedy film based on the events, masterminds, was filmed in 2014 and released on september. Masterminds 2016 exclusive dvdbluray clip imperfect crime. In this action comedy based on true events, david ghantt zach galifianakis discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. Hubbel palmer and emily spivey using the outline of the real. In researching the gold movie true story, we learned that it was very hard for filipinos, even with the right credentials, to get senior jobs with the big mining companies.
Masterminds is based on a true story thatll have you scratching your head. By the size of the crowd inside the regal franklin square stadium 14 theater, a lot of other people wanted to see the hollywood version of a story many people around here still remember. Masterminds movies based on true stories 2016 popsugar. Directed by jared hess and written by chris bowman, hubbel palmer and emily spivey, the film stars zach galifianakis, owen wilson, kristen wiig, kate mckinnon, leslie jones and jason sudeikis. Zach galifianakis and kristen wiig, stars of masterminds. Watch an exclusive clip from the masterminds dvdbluray extras, featuring an interview with david ghantt, the perpetrator of the reallife robbery and the. As a director, hess is now known for his unabashedly quirky comedy style often. Masterminds, a big budget film with a long list of stars, filmed in the asheville area during summer 2014 for release on september 30, 2016. Mastermind the true story behind the largest breach of. The sites critical consensus reads, masterminds great cast and strangerthanfiction true story are largely. There was also no dramatic showdown between chambers and ghantt as the movie suggests. James mangolds ford v ferrari is driving up some serious oscar buzz. From the director of napoleon dynamite, masterminds plays like a weak snl sketch that goes on for a very long.
As you probably know, its loosely based on the loomis fargo heist in charlotte. The real story behind the second largest bank heist in history, which. The longawaited masterminds movie shot here in the mountains is finally on the big screen, though the true story that inspired it may be hard to live up to. The real story behind the second largest bank heist in history, which happened here and served as inspiration for zach galifianakis new movie. While talking to campbell from mexico, ghantt discovers a gym membership card with chamberss name and photo on it, in a wallet that chambers gave campbell to. This comedy from jared hess stars zach galifianakis as a real life felon who tried to steal millions of dollars in 1997. Originally called loomis fargo, masterminds is an action comedy directed by jared hess and produced by relativity media. And while oceans eleven might not be based in reality, there are some heist movies that are. This is part of the reason that tv shows like americas funniest home videos and websites like youtube are so successful. The first novel to be released on over the edge books is the thrilling true story of modern day robin hood ozzy lembo the man behind the largest breach of bank security in u. Nacho libre, david ghantt zach galifianakis discovers the true meaning of. Everything you need to know about masterminds movie 2016. David ghantt zach galifianakis discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams.
Arguably the most outrageous line in the consistently bonkers heist comedy masterminds occurs just four minutes in, after zach galifianakis, playing an armoredtruck driver with an overgrown. And while oceans eleven might not be based in reality, there are some. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life. Occasional laughs in a true story that rings false. Wlos the longawaited masterminds movie shot here in the mountains is finally on the big screen, though the true story that inspired it may be hard to live up to. Action comedy based on true events directed by jared hess, the story follows david ghantt zach galifianakis, a night guard at an armored car company who lives a monotonous life transporting millions of other peoples money with no escape in sight. If you havent seen the trailer for masterminds, opening on september 30 and. Inspired by the real life loomis fargo robbery in 1997 one of the largest cash robberies ever in the u. Although perhaps not based on a true story, the film is indeed inspired by real life traditions.