Nicholas Hoult Heist Thriller Deemed One of the Year’s Biggest Surprises in First Reactions
A Heist With Personal Stakes
Hoult plays Ryan, the leader of a crew that livestreams bank robberies and gives money to people. Their crimes carry personal stakes, prompting police to investigate with help from a former thief.
Critics Praise Its Ambition
Hunter Bolding of That Hollywood Show said the film has a surprising message and more than action, adding that it includes emotion. He said viewers frustrated with society may respond to it.
Junior Felix, also of That Hollywood Show, called it unlike an ordinary bank heist movie. Felix praised Leitch’s original idea and said the film takes risks he considers refreshing.
Action Wins, Writing Draws Criticism
Christopher Rates It highlighted the movie’s fast-paced police chases, shootouts and robberies, as well as its stylized editing. The reviewer also noted a small Bonnie and Clyde touch.
That reviewer nevertheless called it Leitch’s weakest movie, citing poor character writing. The positive early response overall has focused on the film’s action, innovation and entertainment value.
Theatrical Release Ahead
How to Rob a Bank is scheduled to open in theaters on November 13, 2026. The early reactions arrive ahead of that release and describe the film as a standout in the year’s lineup.
Key points
- Nicholas Hoult stars as Ryan, who leads livestreaming bank robbers.
- The crew gives money to people, while police investigate the robberies with help from a former thief.
- Early reviewers praise the action and originality, but one critic faults the character writing.
- How to Rob a Bank is set for a theatrical release on November 13, 2026.