Review of Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster (2011) by Philip S — 15 Aug 2012

It was just an okay movie. If you like bank robbery flicks.

This review of Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster (2011) was written by Philip S on 15 Aug 2012.

Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Craig S (631) on 28 Aug 2012

Would have been a whole lot better if Edwin Boyd actually managed to seem interesting or likeable to the audience…

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By Les E (496) on 19 Apr 2013

Ok movie about a mediocre criminal. Didn't really care about him. He was just a lazy loser that made some bad decisions and paid the price…

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By Alex R (2,581) on 05 Jan 2013

Citizen Gangster is the exciting true story of Edwin Boyd, Canada's greatest bank robber…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 20 Sep 2012

A good-looking but passionless affair that remains stubbornly aloof from its audience…

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By Sweety H (78) on 14 Aug 2012

This could have been so much better but falls flat. Worth one look, though…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 09 Oct 2012

A valuable history lesson for Canadians who want to know about major criminal elements in the post war period but this film overall lacks soul…

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By Austin F (127) on 05 Sep 2012

Edwin Boyd, the notorious bank robber and folk hero. Has his story told on the big-screen…

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By Cynthia S (730) on 31 Mar 2013

Biodramas..love them! This was good. The movie is less about the facts, and more about the impact it had on the lives of those involved…

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By Tierah H (176) on 05 Aug 2012

It seemed like a less-charismatic version of Public Enemies and I found it hard to keep attention on…

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By Adityo K (54) on 28 May 2012

Surprisingly good. For a lowbudget movie this has a great feel to it when it comes to the setting and the acting…

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