With the recent news that The Movie Partnership had announced that their heist comedy, Finding Steve McQueen will be released in the UK on 16th November, we’re checking out the movie.
The film stars Travis Fimmel (Raised by Wolves), Rachael Taylor (Jessica Jones), William Fichtner (Armageddon) and Academy Award winner, Forest Whitaker (Last King of Scotland) and is directed by Mark Steven Johnson (Daredevil, Ghost Rider).
Based on the true story of the Youngstown mob, President Richard Nixon, the FBI, and the biggest bank heist in US history! In 1972, a gang of likeminded thieves plan a heist to steal $30 million in illegal campaign contributions from the President’s secret fund.
When it comes to a heist movie Finding Steve McQueen is undoubtedly one that is fun to watch, the true comedy element comes from Travis Fimmel’s Harry Barber character who was obsessed with McQueen hence his look and name change, the film takes on the journey of the heist as series of flashbacks as Harry tells Molly (Rachel Taylor) “the truth”, this is how we get introduced to Enzo Rotella (William Fichtner) the boss of the heist, I have to say that when it comes to Fitchner he always pulls off a great performance and he plays the character great as he tries to hold the mismatch of a team together.
With such a great cast the additions of Forest Whitaker and Lilly Rabe as the agents trying to solve who broke into the bank and being put under pressure to solve the crime quickly make the film enjoyable to watch, it may not be one of the best heist movies out there but being based on a true story with the comedic element and some romance thrown in it works.
Writers Ken Hixon and Keith Sharon have brought a compelling story that keeps you glued, director Mark Steven Johnson brings out the talent from the cast.
Add to the mix a great soundtrack including hits from the 70s from Gladys Knight & The Pips, T-Rex, Eddie Rabbitt, Marvin Gaye and many more, Victor Reyes (Escape Plan 3) compositions for the soundtrack work very nicely in many of the scenes through the Finding Steve McQueen.
If you are looking for a heist movie with a difference and one that takes you back to the 70s rather than present-day then this is worth checking out, it’s no Baby Driver but still a good watch.
Finding Steve McQueen will be available on Digital Download from 16th November and will be available from iTunes and can be pre-ordered now.
Based on a True Story
Movie title: Finding Steve McQueen
Movie description: In 1972, a gang of close-knit thieves from Youngstown, Ohio attempt to steal $30 million in illegal contributions and blackmail money from President Richard Nixon's secret fund.
Date published: November 16, 2020
Country: UK
Duration: 1h 31min
Director(s): Mark Steven Johnson
Actor(s): Travis Fimmel, Lily Rabe, Rachael Taylor , Forest Whitaker, Molly McQueen
Genre: Crime, Comedy
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
