Director Masterclass

Rating: 7/10 (18 August 2015)

Stand out movie from any perspective this but the direction takes this to another level. Very cleverly lets us know early on that this robbery is doomed but then takes us on a story as to just how much these guys can stand under pressure.
After 20 minutes we see the captor and captives drawn together in what seems to be sympathy and empathy and as the film grows it makes the cops the bad guys.
Each and every player runs in top notch performances and Mr Pacino powerhouses his way through,holding everybodys attention and gives an immense performance.He can act with just his eyes and body language..as he shows after his arrest and in handcuffs....just watch the way he looks around in a daze...marvellous.
Definitely in his top 5 along with Serpico and Danny Collins.
Also it takes us right back to the 70's with it's feel.