Baby Driver and 4 Other Gripping Movies About Robberies Gone Wrong
These are electrifying films about robberies gone wrong – each one delivers suspense, style, and unforgettable moments.
Few things thrill viewers more than a high-stakes heist gone awry. Robbery films captivate us with their blend of danger, strategy, and human drama, from heart-pounding chases to unexpected twists.
1. Baby Driver, 2017
Baby is a young man and a talented racer who drives robberies for a crime boss. Baby agrees to one last job after which he intends to leave the criminal world. However, as always happens, the last job promises big trouble for the man.
Edgar Wright, a film and music enthusiast, not only directed the movie, but also played the role of a DJ. Baby Driver briskly moves from scene to scene, offering an unbridled soundtrack. Wright provides a catalog of music that is perfect for robbing a bank or escaping pursuit.
2. Panic Room, 2002
After three criminals break into the house, Meg and her daughter hide in a room designed for such an emergency. However, the operation does not go according to plan. The predators and victims quickly switch roles, and the robbers themselves begin to clash with each other.
Panic Room was once considered David Fincher's least impressive film – the cramped spaces of the apartment seemed to limit the director's creative imagination.
However, Panic Room fits completely within Fincher's stylistic framework, featuring rapid editing and dizzying camera movements.
3. Good Time, 2017
Two brothers rob a bank in New York, but while hiding from the police, a paint capsule in a bag of banknotes explodes.
As a result, one of the brothers is arrested and sent to the hospital. Thus, their attempt to profit leads to devastating consequences – not only does the main character flee the law, but he must also save his brother.
4. Killing Zoe, 1993
Zed, an American safe-cracking expert, comes to Paris at the invitation of a friend who is a robber. A team of criminals raids a local bank, taking no prisoners among the hostages or police.
The situation escalates when the bandits lose their composure and commit a bloody massacre. Zed meets a prostitute at the bank with whom he falls in love a few days before the robbery.
5. Don't Breathe, 2016
This movie tells about a group of burglar friends. They plan to steal money from a blind veteran by breaking into his house. However, they do not realize the danger posed by the resident.
The war veteran proves to be a greater threat than the police – he and his Rottweiler won't let the robbers leave.
The robbers give up hope of getting a big score when they learn about the old man's combat potential – he's both a maniac and a guard, and he comes up with cunning ways to lure them into a trap.