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Year: 2024
Runtime: 1 h 26 m
Language: english
Directors: , Seth Porges, Stephen Robert Morse
In 1990s Seattle, the world's most elusive bank robber reigns supreme, boasting dashing good looks, charisma, and an unparalleled talent for vanishing with Hollywood-honed disguise skills. Yet, as the law closes in, his idyllic existence crumbles into chaos, compelling him to orchestrate a daring, last-ditch heist that will test his mettle and resolve.
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As Jason “JINX” Taylor strives to access his dwindling funds from a bank ATM, he encounters a frustrating obstacle: the hefty transaction fee threatens to deplete his remaining balance. Frustration mounts as he realizes a web of hidden charges is working against him, and unexpectedly, he finds himself trapped in a bank vault with a striking woman named Jessica, who is both gagged and bound. However, first impressions can be misleading. Jessica is not just a simple hostage; she is in fact the mastermind of the heist alongside Simon and his armed partners.
When Jinx inadvertently disrupts the robbery, he and Jessica become confined within the vault, while Officer DeGepse leads the police forces that surround the bank—heightening the tension. As Jinx manages to get in touch with Simon through his cell phone, he realizes that Jessica actually has exclusive access to a sophisticated computer inside the vault, enabling her to control its intricate codes and unlock the exit.
As tensions escalate, Jinx finds himself in a precarious confrontation with Simon, who becomes increasingly frustrated by Jinx’s refusal to cooperate. Meanwhile, DeGepse’s patience wears thin as he observes Jinx gaining leverage in this high-stakes standoff. Amidst the chaos, an unexpected camaraderie begins to blossom between Jinx and Jessica as they bond over their shared experiences of exploitation, leading them to hatch a bold escape plan.
The arrival of Nick, the real puppeteer orchestrating this heist, adds another layer of complexity to their predicament. Understanding that Nick needs their help to access funds that have been skimming off fees for years, Jinx and Jessica must navigate the treacherous waters of both law enforcement and criminals. Using his cleverness, Jinx manipulates both Simon and DeGepse, ultimately striking a deal with Nick to procure a pivotal PIN code in return for a cut of the loot.
As pandemonium ensues upon their release from confinement, Jinx and Jessica seize the opportunity to stealthily escape and reunite with Nick, fleeing with their share of the ill-gotten gains.
Last Updated: November 17, 2024 at 15:43
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