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The Banker (2020) Review

A semi-low interest loan

  • Chris Carter Chris Carter
  • March 23, 2020
  • 2 Minute Read
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Score: 6.5 / 10

We’re entering uncharted territory in the film industry.

Most theatre chains are shut down in the United States (and much of the rest of the world), with studios delaying their projects indefinitely, or releasing them on home video to help recoup some of their losses due to low attendance. But theatrically released films aren’t the only option: streaming services like Netflix and Apple are also jockeying for position. Apple’s The Banker isn’t the strongest candidate to lead that charge, but it’ll do.

The Banker takes an intriguing real premise (a man strives to be one of the first African American bankers in US history) and somewhat squanders it. Anthony Mackie is very likable as Joe Morris, the film’s core hero, and Samuel L. Jackson, as always, gives us an effortlessly charismatic performance as Mackie’s business partner. Nicholas Hoult arguably became a bonafide star ages ago, but here he just continues to prove himself.

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Final Thoughts:

The Banker lacks bite, but the premise and performances carry it across the finish line.
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The Banker

Director(s): George Nolfi
Cast: Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, Nia Long
Running Time: 120 min

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