Masterminds

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.

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.

• 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.

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