Hole in the Wall
Hole in the Wall

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Hole in the Wall

2017
Movie
0
English

A struggling Mexican-American taco chef decides to turn his family's American dream into a reality by luring New York's chicest food critic to Spanish Harlem before a scheming culinary counterfeiter unlocks the secret to his 'secret' sauce.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users55%
Director: Nick HammGenres: Drama, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

The film follows the true story of Brian Reader, a minor player in the 1983 Knightsbridge Security Deposit robbery, who is drawn back into a life of crime when he becomes involved in planning a major heist. As the plan unfolds, old rivalries and betrayals surface, threatening to derail the operation and put everyone involved in grave danger.

Critical Reception

Hole in the Wall received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its tense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Dominic Cooper, others found the plot convoluted and the characters underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the gritty realism and others finding it slow-paced.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful direction and a compelling lead performance.

  • Criticized for a disjointed narrative and lack of emotional depth.

  • Offers a gritty, albeit somewhat predictable, portrayal of criminal ambition.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a tense crime drama with some solid acting, but many felt the plot was too predictable and failed to deliver a truly satisfying conclusion. Some appreciated the realistic depiction of the criminal underworld.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of the 1983 Knightsbridge Security Deposit robbery, one of the largest cash robberies in British history.

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