It’s been a long bumpy ride for “Masterminds,” generally for reasons that have nothing to do with the film. Relativity went through major upheavals last year and nearly folded, which pushed back the film’s original release date of August 19, 2015 to nearly a full year later. In between, the studio nearly approached bankruptcy and won a lawsuit against Netflix, which has the streaming rights for the film and intended to debut it online before it opens in cinemas. That’s not gonna happen, so if you want to see this comedy, you’ll have to buy a ticket at your local multiplex in September.
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Directed by Jared Hess (“Napoleon Dynamite,” “Nacho Libre“) and starring Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig, Jason Sudeikis, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Ken Marino, Devin Ratray, Jon Daly and Mary Elizabeth Ellis, the movie is based on the true story about an armored car driver who plots an improbable heist. Here’s the synopsis:
In this action comedy based on true events, directed by Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite; Nacho Libre), David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis) discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life. Day in and day out he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other people’s money with no escape in sight. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig) who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime.
Along with a group of half-brained criminals led by Steve Chambers (Owen Wilson) and an absurdly faulted heist plan, David manages the impossible and makes off with $17 million in cash…only problem is he foolishly hands the money over to this wild group of double crossers and has been set up to take the fall. With the bandits blowing the millions on lavish and ridiculous luxuries, they leave behind a glaring trail of evidence. Now on the lam and in over his head, David must dodge the authorities, evade a hilarious hit man, Mike McKinney (Jason Sudeikis), and try to turn the tables on the ones he trusted most.
“Masterminds” will open on September 30th.
