The best bank robbery movies blend thrilling action with an undeniable sense of justice delivered by the very criminals we probably should be rooting against. These flicks are pure cinematic fun, especially when we get to know the underdog behind the crime and inevitably start cheering them on.
There is something magnetic about a perfectly executed plan — or a desperate one that goes off the rails. Whether it's the high-tech gadgets of a modern heist or the raw tension of a classic standoff, these films tap into our secret desire to see the "little guy" outsmart the system.
