[SPOILERS]This is based on a true story about a bank robber who was able to rob 59 banks and jewellers. After watching 'Blonde', it is pleasing to see that most of the story is true to real life. One of the main differences seems to be that in real life the wife didn't ever find out what he was doing to earn money until he was arrested, whereas in this film, the wife finds out and then goes to watch one of his robberies. Her being okay with it as the robberies were non-violent was something I didn't buy, and it would've been better without the fiction.
The story is interesting enough, but it didn't have enough bite to it. I like these types of movies to be presented with more grit than with the lighthearted tone much of this is. I expected more to come of Mel Gibson's character after seeing him pummelling someone in the face, but he is almost portrayed as a nice guy after that. There aren't any WOW scenes or moments of acting to really engage the audience. 2.5-3 out of 5.
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