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Mar 20, 2020 · • Apple TV+'s new movie The Banker is now available. • It stars Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie. • It charts the true story of two black entrepreneurs who run a bank in the 60s.
Apr 1, 2020 · Inspired by true events, “The Banker” centers on revolutionary businessmen Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie) and Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson), who devise an audacious and risky ...more. They...
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The Banker | Apple TV+. 7 days free, then USD 4.99/month. Start Free Trial. Add to Up Next. In the 1960s, two entrepreneurs (Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson) hatch an ingenious business plan to fight for housing integration—and equal access to the American Dream. Nicholas Hoult and Nia Long co-star in this drama inspired by true events.
- George Nolfi
- Anthony Mackie
- Opens in select theaters on March 6 and premieres globally on Apple TV+ on March 20.
- Apple TV+ The Banker: Official Photos (Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson)
- Verdict
By Simon Thompson
Updated: Mar 5, 2020 9:05 pm
Posted: Mar 4, 2020 8:20 pm
Based on the true story of one of the first African-American bankers in America, The Banker is an eye-opening slice of American history that offers an accessible, efficiently made but not necessarily invigorating look at finance, reality, and racial injustice in the U.S.
There’s power in the restraint afforded to so many elements of the movie. From the script to the performances, all are engaging and very easy to watch and digest. Anthony Mackie stars as Bernard Garrett; a man determined to make his mark in a world where the color of his skin limits or outright prevents him from achieving his goals. Determined to get into real estate, he teams up with Samuel L. Jackson’s Joe Morris, a successful businessman and somewhat of a character who at first appears to be pretty much the exact opposite of straightlaced Garrett.
They have the money, but they’re also both African-American, so they recruit Matt Steiner (Nicholas Hoult) to be the face -- the white face -- of the business. While there are social politics at play, and racism is a big part of the story, at no point is it either soapboxed or trivialized – it’s handled matter of factly as a reality that these two men won’t let crush their ambition.
While the film avoids grandstanding and trope-laden set-pieces, that also lends it a slight lack of dynamism. Admittedly, there’s a risk that spicing up a story like this might affect the integrity of the narrative and nudge it into a cliché-laden territory. Still, a touch more fire and tension would have been welcome.
That also extends to George Nolfi’s competent direction, which is entirely capable but missing the flair seen in some of his other work, particularly the pace and energy. (There are flourishes in the cinematography that elevate the proceedings when the direction feels more conventional.) And although the 120-minute film doesn’t feel labored or unnecessarily long; a reduced running time might have fixed those pacing issues.
The Banker proves accessible and measured, but also very workman-like in its filmmaking. But thanks in large part to solid performances from its four main stars, this Apple Original is still worth checking out as an enlightening slice of American history.
Watch The Banker - Apple TV+ (AM) 7 days free, then $7,99/month. Accept Free Trial. Add to Up Next. In the 1960s, two entrepreneurs (Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson) hatch an ingenious business plan to fight for housing integration—and equal access to the American Dream.
- George Nolfi
- Anthony Mackie
Watch the latest trailers, teasers and video clips for Apple Original "The Banker" on Apple TV+.
Inspired by true events, “The Banker” centres on revolutionary businessmen Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie) and Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson), who devise an audacious and risky plan to take on the racist establishment of the 1960s by helping other African Americans pursue the American dream.
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