Masterminds
Masterminds

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Masterminds

2013
Movie
89 min
English

When a businessman's plot to steal from criminals goes south, he learns that he stole from the wrong guy, and when a dangerous drug cartel shows up, all hell breaks loose. A businessman (Trey Chaney) uses his nightclub to target criminals for theft, but gets double crossed by his long-suffering girlfriend (Tila "Tequila" Nguyen) after using her as the bait in this gritty crime thriller.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users60%
Director: Jared HessGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A night-guard at an armored car company dreams of a bigger life but finds himself caught in the middle of a huge, FBI-directed bank robbery. He must rely on his own dubious expertise to try and turn the tables on the criminals and save his own skin.

Critical Reception

Masterminds received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on slapstick humor. While some found moments of amusement, many felt the film failed to live up to its comedic potential and the talent of its cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on its star-studded cast to carry a weak and predictable script.

  • Humor is often hit-or-miss, with many jokes falling flat.

  • Despite a promising premise, the execution is largely uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Masterminds are divided, with many finding it a silly, lighthearted comedy that provides some laughs. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the humor was juvenile and the plot unoriginal, leading to disappointment.

Fun Fact

The film is loosely based on the true story of the 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery, one of the largest cash robberies in American history.

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