Basé sur les expériences réelles de Dave Fishwick, l'histoire raconte comment un homme issu de la classe ouvrière de Burnley et millionnaire autodidacte s'est battu pour créer une banque com... Tout lireBasé sur les expériences réelles de Dave Fishwick, l'histoire raconte comment un homme issu de la classe ouvrière de Burnley et millionnaire autodidacte s'est battu pour créer une banque communautaire.Basé sur les expériences réelles de Dave Fishwick, l'histoire raconte comment un homme issu de la classe ouvrière de Burnley et millionnaire autodidacte s'est battu pour créer une banque communautaire.
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BANK OF DAVE is a classic British feel-good "underdog" movie, designed to offend no one, and please everyone. And, let's be fair, no one does underdog like the Brits! Rory Kinnear is especially appealing as Dave, the local businessman who woke up one morning with the quaint notion that the only way to beat the nasty-nasty banks at their own game was to actually become a bank. Against all odds, he pulled it off. The courtroom scenes are especially well done. Recommended. Not only do we need more banks that care about customers, we need more movies that care about viewers. ((Designated "IMDb Top Reviewer." Please check out my list "167+ Nearly-Perfect Movies (with the occasional Anime or TV miniseries) you can/should see again and again (1932 to the present))
I came across this one on Netflix, not having heard anything about it and was pleasantly surprised. It's the glorious, true story of the little man taking on the establishment. Self made Millionaire Dave Fishwick decides to start a bank in his home town of Burnley to help support local businesses,creating jobs and services for the community. In doing so he comes face to face with the banking establishment, who use all their dirty tricks to prevent him. In a way mirroring the sentiments of classics like It's a Wonderful Life, this film shows what can be achieved when people come together to take on the powers that be. An uplifting gem.
Bank Of Dave is a feel good film which tick lots of nice boxes as long as you don't look at it with a critical eye. Which I do. A bit. Right then. The cons first. Whilst the main actors play their parts well, some of the support acting is a bit flaky. Fair enough - this is a relatively low budget film so understandable. Secondly, the script is a bit clunky in places, which doesn't help the actors and does make the film feel somewhat contrived at times - you know exactly how this is going to play out. This is okay though - not everyone wants a challenging stressy film, or a film full of unpleasant, gritty, dark characters. I know I don't. Thirdly, Burnley is portrayed as a lovely town of working class, heart of gold, decent, fair, hard working, honest, caring, sharing, people. It isn't. Lots are. But lots are not. Fourthly, a LOT of the content isn't remotely true or accurate, but you need to make the film interesting so fair enough with the carefree approach to facts. The pros. It's a feel good film for all the family and Dave seems like a very decent chap and that's enough justification to make a nice movie. Secondly, I forgot Def Leppard actually did some really good songs! Needed to hear more of them. Er... That's it.
British films have, historically, tended to stick to certain formulas. They are usually set in the 'grim' north and are about underdogs winning against the odds. But while 'Bank of Dave' does fit that synopsis, it manages to be fresh, funny, and relevant. It doesn't dwell on grime for grittiness - it actually shows how beautiful the north of England is, how friendly the people are, and it's a joy to watch the central character of a London lawyer fall for the northern charm. But that's just a side show to the main story which is an incredible true story I wasn't previously aware of, and one that needs to be told. My Netflix subscription is currently balancing on a knife's edge, but this film managed to save it from being cancelled this month. More like this, please!
Dave Fishwick, the inspiration behind this movie did!
So given the premise of this and it's setting in Burnley don't expect a glitzy Hollywood style setting. Instead expect a heart warming Dave(id) v's Goliath battle of trying to open a community focused bank and the challenges and obstacles faced during such an audacious endeavour.
The acting is very natural and fluid and I really liked the slow burning chemistry between 2 of the main characters (Hugh and Alexandra).
Phoebe Dynevor who played Alexandra is so delightful to watch and really does light up the screen. I hope to see her in more in the future.
Joel Fry who played Hugh gave a very endearing performance, and I really did admire his unique style of acting (brave but smart casting there).
Rory Kinnear who played Dave really did his character justice and obviously did his research to remain faithful in portraying aspects of the personality of the creator of the Bank of Dave aka Burnley Savings and Loans Limited
So kudos to Netflix for bringing this great story to our screens.
So given the premise of this and it's setting in Burnley don't expect a glitzy Hollywood style setting. Instead expect a heart warming Dave(id) v's Goliath battle of trying to open a community focused bank and the challenges and obstacles faced during such an audacious endeavour.
The acting is very natural and fluid and I really liked the slow burning chemistry between 2 of the main characters (Hugh and Alexandra).
Phoebe Dynevor who played Alexandra is so delightful to watch and really does light up the screen. I hope to see her in more in the future.
Joel Fry who played Hugh gave a very endearing performance, and I really did admire his unique style of acting (brave but smart casting there).
Rory Kinnear who played Dave really did his character justice and obviously did his research to remain faithful in portraying aspects of the personality of the creator of the Bank of Dave aka Burnley Savings and Loans Limited
So kudos to Netflix for bringing this great story to our screens.
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- AnecdotesDave Fishwick appears in the council meeting scene at the beginning of the movie.
- GaffesIn the court the magistrate has a gavel. These aren't used in British courts.
- ConnexionsFollowed by Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger (2025)
- Bandes originalesHere I Go Again
Written by David Coverdale and Bernie Marsden
Published by EMI Music Publishing () Ltd and Warner Chappell Music Ltd
Performed by Rory Kinnear
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- Aussi connu sous le nom de
- Банк Дейва
- Lieux de tournage
- Leeds, West Yorkshire, Angleterre, Royaume-Uni(on location)
- Sociétés de production
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Box-office
- Montant brut mondial
- 630 943 $US
- Durée1 heure 47 minutes
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