A two-bit car lot owner is being harassed by local thugs for owed money when he is presented with an opportunity of a life-time in which he, and some buds, can partake in a bank job that might score them millions of pounds (that’s British money, kids…and by the way, this takes place in the ‘70s, so that was even more money back then). The operation turns out to be a lot bigger than the amateur thieves ever imagined, and things slowly start to unravel. Or do they?

I like crime movies. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m the wimpiest guy this side of wimpy guys when it comes to anything illegal in real life, or if I’m subconsciously planning to start a life of crime at some point in my unforeseen future, but either way, I enjoy watching movies in which people commit crimes and go through all of the things that come with that sorted life of crime. In the case of this film, the first five minutes includes about five different tit-shots and for that alone…you gotta figure that the movie can’t be all bad! In actuality, it’s quite good, especially if like me, you’re a fan of films featuring a bunch of folks getting together to commit a good ol’ fashioned robbery, along with solid acting, a groovy soundtrack and yes…I know it’s obvious, but I still need to say it: the great Jason Statham! At this point, I think Mr. Statham can star in a 2-hour cooking show and I would watch it, as long as he left his 3-day stubble on, and kicked a few guys’ heads in at some point (and for the record, he does so in this film…at some point!). But he’s actually not in “action hero” mode here, he’s just a poor ol’ English bloke looking to get lucky with a chance “bank job” of a lifetime. In fact, he’s even got a pretty wife and kids in this movie…no kidding!