Wow! Now I love a good robbery caper and this movie did not disappoint. This film had suspense, intrigue, romance, drama and a surprising twist that had everyone in the theatre (me included) yelling at the screen.
Directed by Steve McQueen and co-written by McQueen and Gillian Flynn (Gone Girl), the script is tight and superbly acted by the ensemble cast. Everyone was on top of their games. Even the dog.
Here is the premise taken from the movie website: A police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows — Veronica, Linda, Alice, and Belle — have nothing in common except a debt left behind by their spouses’ criminal activities. Hoping to forge a future on their own terms, Veronica joins forces with the other three women to pull off a heist that her husband was planning.
When I tell you that those women did the damn thing, trust that they did that. Viola Davis as Veronica is an acting genius and she should get all the awards. You know Viola is on one when that snot bubble makes an appearance. I mean, you feel the pain when Viola cries no matter what character she’s playing. All of the women were given enough of a back story that they felt real. These are women you know. You could be one of these women.
I could go on but there are other reviews more detailed on the web. You should go see this movie. You won’t be disappointed.