Robbed

Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

Based on real events this film from director Sidney Lumet stars Al Pacino and John Cazale. Two men attempt to rob a bank, their heist turns into a media and police circus.

As with all films based on real events there does appear to be some deviation from the fact in this film but enough to be disingenuous or change the tone of the piece. The plot shows how the crime resonated with the Zeitgeist of counter culture and sheds light on the motivations of the central characters really well. There is plenty of tension towards the end and this is generally a really well made film.

4/5