A great start of a two parter, this movie is based on famed French criminal Jacques Mesrine played absolutely brilliant by Vincent Cassell. We see Jacques in the Algerian war after the lengthy prologue where he has to do unspeakable things. After leaving the war he lives with his parents and not soon after is running with the wrong crowd. This film had an epic feel to it since it spans through two different decades. We see Mesrine's rise to famous bank robber to a lengthy prison stay. Throughout, the story keeps popping along with a frenetic pace, always interesting with his meetings with two important women in his life among other people. I am being rather vague with this review not really telling you a lot but make no mistake put this one on your list as well as part two which comes out at the end of march on dvd & blu-ray as well. You won't be disappointed! Highly Recommended.
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