This film is a very different take on bank robbery. The proceeds of the robberies are never spent. The romantic interest is something that the central character had not planned on happening. It is a strangely atmospheric film with a neutral obsessive atmosphere. Running and robbing become merged for the central character who has no accomplices. It takes a very unlikable type of person to commit armed robbery. The bizarre way the central character is emotionally stunted and drab is a welcome departure from Hollywood anti-heroes. A good film that is very chilling. The lack of primary colour used in the film adds to the feeling of claustrophobia.The robber appears to be locked into two obsessive behavioural patterns robbing and running. There is no real mention of his past beyond a still photograph. We never know what made this man turn out as he does.
Review of The Robber
