Movie

Bandits

1997 · 110 min

A breezy, music-driven romp that mixes outlaw thrills with girl-group charm, ending on a bittersweet, defiant note.

Tagline: They always wanted to be famous – they never knew they’d be wanted
Overview: Four female cons who have formed a band in prison get a chance to play at a police ball outside the walls. They take the chance to escape. Being on the run from the law they even make it to sell their music and become famous outlaws.
How it feels: Uplifting, earnest, melancholic and tense. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Freedom, friendship, music, rebellion
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: upliftingstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: freedom
friendship
music
rebellion
identity
Places: prison
road trip
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: musical
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild