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Film · 2001
The Bank
Jim Doyle, a brilliant mathematician working on fractal geometry, develops an algorithm capable of predicting stock market fluctuations and crashes. His breakthrough attracts Simon O'Reilly, the ruthless CEO of Centa Bank, who hires Doyle to exploit the system for astronomical corporate profits. But as the institution aggressively forecloses on everyday borrowers, Doyle harbors his own calculated score to settle with the financial giant.
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It blends an intriguing concept with a suspenseful plot, and the result is a gripping 103 minutes at the movies.
Mick LaSalle on San Francisco Chronicle The film is not without its flaws, but it sports a terrific production design that integrates magically into the story -- as well as another top-notch performance by Anthony LaPaglia.
Paula Nechak on Seattle Post-Intelligencer Will connect with anyone who ever had a bad experience with a bank or finance company, and provides a satisfyingly loathsome character in Anthony LaPaglia's engaging protrayal of a corporate shark.
David Stratton on Variety
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