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  • Actors: Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett, Troy Garity, Brian F. O'Byrne
  • Directors: Barry Levinson
  • Writers: Harley Peyton
  • Producers: Barry Levinson, Arnold Rifkin, Ashok Amritraj, David Hoberman, David Willis
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: MGM Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 20 May 2002
  • Run Time: 123 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000064212
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,660 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Director Barry Levinson's eclectic film career has always been distinguished by quality scriptwriting, and Bandits is no exception, thanks to Harley Peyton's clever contribution. At the heart of the story is the onscreen chemistry between Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton, who, as the most successful bank robbers in US history, win the affections of the nation. The story is told via various flashback methods, such as the narration of a newscaster who gets an exclusive interview, while a framing device teases the audience with what the end will be at the start. But all is not as it seems. The impulsive hothead Willis falls easily for fiery redhead and frustrated housewife Cate Blanchett. The attraction is perfectly mutual until she realises the sweet appeal of hypochondriac Thornton. The resulting love triangle may not immediately seem to add up, especially as the romantic focus really ought to be on Willis' goofy cousin Harvey (a sensational Troy Garity) who dreams of being a stuntman. Originally Bandits was meant to be an adaptation of Elmore Leonard's novel, but here the tone is significantly lightened and the "Sleepover Bandits" are far more sympathetic characters than the likes of George Clooney's thief in Out of Sight. There's a kicker of a feel-good finale, too.

On the DVD: Bandits on disc has an alternative and even sweeter ending, complete with commentary from Blanchett entitled "Who's the Dad?". It's one of five deleted scenes that were presumably only cut for running time. Other extras include a "Script to Screen" workshop with Levinson, an ad for the soundtrack album and a 20-minute documentary. The real find, though, is a commentary from Willis, Thornton, Blanchett, Garity, Producer Paula Weinstein and Peyton. They may not all be in the same room, but the apportioning of anecdotes fits perfectly.--Paul Tonks



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When a bored housewife (Blanchett) with a failing marriage decides to runaway, she ends up in the hands of two bank robbers who have escaped from prison. Initially attracted to Willis, she nonetheless also ends up in bed with Thornton and a confused romantic relationship begins.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars LOVE WILL KEEP US TOGETHER..., 11 Nov 2002
By Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bandits [VHS] [2001] (VHS Tape)
This is an entertaining and quirky action comedy with a dark side in which two convicts, the cooly impulsive Joe (Bruce Willis) and the neurotic, hypochondiac, Terry (Billy Bob Thornton), break out of prison. Needing money to make their getaway complete, they return to doing that which they know best, bank robbing, while dreaming of getting enough money to open a nightclub in Mexico. Along the way, they pick up Harvey (Troy Garrity), a would be stuntman and Joe's relative, as their getway driver. They rob banks without physically harming their victims and have devised a creative way of going about the bank robberies that causes them to be dubbed the "Sleepover Bandits" by the media.

During their successful crime spree, they separate at one point. One of them ends up comandeering the car that Kate (Cate Blanchett), a bored and neglected housewife, is in, driving off with her to their rendevous point. Kate takes to this like a duck takes to water. Before you know it, she is hot and heavy with Joe. Then she is left for a time with Terry, and, before you know it, she is hot and heavy with Terry. An unusual love triangle is born. Kate also joins them in their quest for cash, as a willing participant. Just when it seems that the end is near, however, and all is lost, a twist in the turn the film takes, will take the viewer by surprise.

Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton are excellent in their respective roles. Willis is the epitome of cool under fire and totally laidback, while Thornton is wired up and almost in Rainman mode. Cate Blanchett does her best with her role, giving it her all. While her American accent is good, however, she seems a bit like a fish out of water. She is simply not ditzy enough for the role, as too much of her innate intelligence shines through. This is not her fault. She is simply miscast in the role. Patricia Arquette or someone like her without Ms. Blanchett's sharp edges would have been a much better choice. The film, while funny and entertaining, flags a bit in the final analysis, failing to be all that it could be.

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Really quite spankingly good., 26 May 2002
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To begin with, this is a very good film. It succeeds mainly because it is continually excellent. It is incredibly funny, stars Billy Bob Thornton and Bruce Willis (who are both excellent), has a great soundtrack, is cleverly narrated and has one of the finest endings I have seen all year. Click on the buy button now!!!
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You'll cringe, you'll crack up, you'll come back for more, 29 April 2002
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The acting was (as expected) very convincing and the characters were well drawn and true-to-life... maybe not yours or mine, but someone's. The film's combination of action, story, and comedy, with just a few smidges of sappy romance place it solidly in good company. It follows two bank robbers - the "Sleepover Bandits" - and their strange successes. Spliced with scenes from a "blow out" ending and seasoned with almost documentary-style narration, the flow of the film keeps you enthralled. It sucks you in, makes you wince, cracks you up and then leaves you very satisfied at the end.
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3.0 out of 5 stars worth watching
The double act of Willis and Thornton is a joy to watch, but Cate Blanchett is completely miscast, being too serious and intense an actor to do ditzy. Read more
Published on 1 May 2007 by Baranfuiniel

3.0 out of 5 stars These are no real bank robbers. Are they clowns?
That's not a film that will revolutionize the cinema industry and cinematographic art. Easy going remake of so many teams of famous bankrobbers or other thieves. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2006 by Jacques COULARDEAU

1.0 out of 5 stars What's going on?
This is the most random film I have ever seen. I didn't have a clue what was going on. Buy a good film instead of this rubbish.
Published on 31 Oct 2003 by M. Clark

1.0 out of 5 stars what?
I saw this film with a group of friends. I don't know if we missed something special or just talked through it but we all found it pretty dull. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good
Firstly let me just say that by the title I do not mean I thought it was going to be a bad movie, but I wasn't expecting too much from it either. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2003 by Footloose

5.0 out of 5 stars A surprisingly good film.
Bandits is a hugely enjoyable and well-paced action comedy.

Bruce Willis is his usual laconic self, Billy-Bob Thornton is very amusing as the hypercondriac sidekick to Willis... Read more

Published on 16 Feb 2003 by jamese_uk

4.0 out of 5 stars beavers and ducks
it's a great film, billy bob thornton is hilarious with his neurotic random comments throughout and cate blanchett is surprisingly convincing as a screwed up housewife. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars bandits
An entertaining film, with lots of talking. Violence is limited, but a lot of fast talking. It may not be a piece of literary art, but it is tongue-in-cheek, light, and has a... Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2002 by Mr. S. P. Arshad

1.0 out of 5 stars lame
First step check out Barry Levinsons other films, and youll see where your heading with this. Essentially this is rainman with a pair of cons, Thornton plays Dustin Hoffmans part... Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2002 by simon gurney

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