On January 13, 2006, four men took 23 hostages and used toy guns to hold off over 300 police officers. While police believed they were in a standard standoff, the crew was busy emptying 145 safe deposit boxes.
Despite a near-perfect execution, the group was caught months later after the wife of one of the robbers, Beto de la Torre, informed the police out of revenge for his alleged infidelity. Critical Reception Bank Robbers: The Last Great Heist
Critics generally praise the film for its stylistic approach and rare access to the criminals. On January 13, 2006, four men took 23