Critics generally praise the film for its stylistic approach and rare access to the criminals.
: Critics highlight its "fascinating watch" and "ingenious" national pride. Bank Robbers: The Last Great Heist
: Rated it 4/5, noting its "firsthand interviews" and "fascinating" storytelling, while warning of frequent cannabis use and some swearing. Documentary Style The film avoids being a dry reenactment by using: Critics generally praise the film for its stylistic
Despite a near-perfect execution, the group was caught months later after the wife of one of the robbers, Beto de la Torre, informed the police out of revenge for his alleged infidelity. Critical Reception Documentary Style The film avoids being a dry
: Compares the heist's planning to Ocean's Eleven , noting the "meticulous drawings" and "Danny Ocean style" blueprints used by the crew.
On January 13, 2006, four men took 23 hostages and used toy guns to hold off over 300 police officers. While police believed they were in a standard standoff, the crew was busy emptying 145 safe deposit boxes.
The crew vanished through a secret tunnel they had spent months constructing, leading to the city's sewage system. They left behind a famous note: "In a rich man's neighborhood without guns or grudges, it's only money and no love" .