Movie #1956 "The Banker" (Apple streaming) -- This was really good, and I hope more people get to see it. I realize not everyone has Apple streaming, but with this and the other offerings they have had ("The Morning Show," "Defending Jacob," ) , we feel like we are getting our money's worth so far. Anyway, I would liken this to a heist film, in a way, because it is built on the premise that this really smart mathematical wiz (Anthony Mackie) figures out a way to make money on buying up properties that he sees worth an effort to fix up but which would ordinarily be dismissed as "dumps." He needs a partner because he needs more money and isn't as charismatic as he could be. In walks the dynamic Samuel L. Jackson. And they start to make money. BUT they are black, and they are starting to have problems with where they can do their work (this is in the 60s), so they get a white man to front their business. It is based on a true story, and there are lots of really poignant moments here that go hand in hand with the black lives matter movement. The story is slow in parts, but it kept our interest throughout --- and to know it really happened energized it even more for us. I personally am a big fan of Anthony Mackie, and although he plays this very low key, I thought he was right on as a very quiet, honest, smart man with integrity who when pushed will show just what he stands for. Highly recommend. 4.5 out of 5.
"THE BANKER" PG-13 2 HOURS 2020
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