My expectations were pretty low going in, but I left entertained. I think what intrigued me more about this film is that it was based on a true story. The plot was a little more complex than your average bank heist plot because it's based on the fact that by breaking into the safe deposit vault of this bank the villains (as they were often called throughout the film) opened a Pandora's Box of lies, deceit, treachery, politics-gone-bad, bad cops, porn and all the juicy details of the corrupt lifestyles of the rich and famous.
Jason Statham was pretty subdued in this role thankfully. In fact, he's made it to be quite the James Bond character in this film. Charisma. Good Looks. Intelligent. Saffron Burrows was stunning. She did well. But truth be told, I think I was too taken aback by her amazing beauty.
It was a well-shot film with a more complex plot. I think there were up to four parties that got incriminated and had a stake in making sure these bank robbers were killed. Technically, it gave a retro feel at points...but didn't stick as consistently close as I would've expected. Jason Statham did not look like a 70s bankrobbing villain. That said...the film does little more than provide filmmaking eye candy, with a light layer of substance on top.