Army of Thieves

This prequel to 'Army of the Dead' follows Ludwig Dieter, a small-town bank teller who gets swept up in an international adventure. As a zombie apocalypse begins to spread across the globe, Dieter is recruited by a mysterious woman to lead a crew of master thieves on a daring heist. Their mission: to crack a series of legendary, uncrackable safes across Europe before the undead overrun the continent.

Army of Thieves received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Matthias Schweighöfer's dual role as director and lead actor, as well as the heist elements. However, some found the film's tone inconsistent and felt it lacked the unique blend of action and horror that made its predecessor stand out.

• Matthias Schweighöfer delivers a charming performance and confidently directs the action-packed heist sequences.
• The film successfully blends heist thrills with zombie-adjacent chaos, though sometimes struggles with its tonal balance.
• While not as groundbreaking as 'Army of the Dead,' it offers entertaining popcorn fare for fans of the genre.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Army of Thieves' to be an enjoyable and entertaining heist film, appreciating the action and Matthias Schweighöfer's charismatic lead performance. Some noted it was a fun diversion, though not necessarily groundbreaking.

Matthias Schweighöfer reprised his role as Ludwig Dieter from Zack Snyder's 'Army of the Dead,' and also directed and starred in this prequel, making it a rare instance of an actor directing themselves in a leading role within the same cinematic universe.