The Bank

Name: The Bank
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: October 25, 2002
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 54

2002

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Cinema Guild | Release Date: October 25, 2002 | Not Rated

Summary: This anti-banking parable tells the story of a brilliant mathematician (Wenham) who has designed a computer program to predict the fluctuations of the world's stock markets. Conflicts emerge when the program comes to the attention of a cunning bank president (LaPaglia).

Director: Robert Connolly

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 104 min

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David Stratton

Will connect with anyone who ever had a bad experience with a bank or finance company, and provides a satisfyingly loathsome character in Anthony LaPaglia's engaging protrayal of a corporate shark. Read full review

Jonathan Rosenbaum

A hokey but highly entertaining tale of corporate greed that should be especially satisfying if you're pissed off at big business. Read full review

Marta Barber

The Bank, despite its faulty finale, is a fun and thrilling ride. Read full review

Kevin Thomas

The sleek, well-oiled, well-acted The Bank, while as meaty as a steak, is short on sizzle. Read full review

Ty Burr

Handsomely shot and edited, The Bank benefits greatly from the brutal ministrations of LaPaglia, Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Maitland McDonagh

Though the script's twists and turns are fairly conventional and the Davis subplot is handled in an awkwardly obvious way, first-time feature filmmaker Robert Connolly understands the power of style. Read full review

Vicky Dimitrakopoulos

Neither a stimulating satire nor a serious exposure of the operations of the finance industry. Read full review

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KenR

May 27, 2022

Now here is something different in an Australian movie – something that could have been clichéd but goes on to better things. Seems the writer may have little like for Banks (especially those with links to ‘world’ banks IE; The World Economic Forum, etc)....and rightly so! The productionNow here is something different in an Australian movie – something that could have been clichéd but goes on to better things. Seems the writer may have little like for Banks (especially those with links to ‘world’ banks IE; The World Economic Forum, etc)....and rightly so! The production values are modest but have a potent look and feel, with the cast being just right for their characters. If the basic premise comes across as far-fetched, the final outcome has the effect of justifying it, and in filmmaking, that’s not an easy thing to achieve.

The main theme works on Chaos/Fractal theory for predicting the fluctuations in world stock exchange values and goes on to examine how some foul mouthed American banking guru will gamble everything on that big chance to make a worldwide financial killing. There are several motivational levels driving the various characters and the viewer is actively drawn into their lives as they move precariously closer together. Some characters personal intentions can at times seem at odds with their outcomes (particularly with the curious love interest – is she genuine or a plant?) but the moviemakers manage to resolve this nicely. Production design, cinematography, music, and direction are equally slick with an emphasis on a Hitchcockian style ambiance. This one leaves a satisfied feeling for the time invested in watching and it’s pleasing to see the characters receiving an equal serve of what they deserve. Well done.… Expand

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