Right at the onset the main protagonists are named tom sawyer and huck finn. No nods or easter eggs, this is literally an adaptation or reimagining if you prefer. I think that really should inform the movie more than it does at the starting line. At first I wasnt sure what I was in for and had misgivings but once you realize this story is going to completely ridiculous and more fun than serious, it becomes an absolute joy. This really made me feel like I was watching "Raising Arizona" again but for the first time and I think any time a movie can transport you like that it deserves high praise. On a side not Stephen Lang was simple terrifying as Joe. He really elavated the film.
Review of Band of Robbers
