[13][16], The film was released in the United States on September 30, 2016. Everyones so funny. Ultimately the script was so funny and the character its own thing and so well rounded Jared and I just figured out how we wanted her to be. Of course trying to keep things from the real person. Ghantt went on to explain that he rarely even looks at his debt statement to the government, but believes the IRS says he still owes them $3.8 million. Today is Monday, May 1, the 121st day of 2023. Kelly Campbell, 29, a former company employee, entered guilty pleas earlier to bank larceny, money laundering and conspiracy to commit murder charges. Though he's dreamed of an adventurous life, he settled for a boring life with few moments of excitement. [27], Peter Travers of Rolling Stone magazine gave the film one-and-a-half out of four stars, mainly criticizing its lack of good jokes: "The laughs evaporate almost as soon as they land, and some (make that most) of them don't land at all. Masterminds owes us our two hours back. What is the guys name in masterminds? They escape by stealing Steve's BMW but it crashes as they attempt to drive through the gate. David sneaks in and rescues Kelly. This story was originally published October 3, 2016, 9:12 PM. But what has me most intrigued is the fact that the events that transpire in it, while most likely embellished for the film, are based on real events they even keep the real names of the people. [22] The film made $2,325,546 on its first day. [10] On December 3, 2013, Zach Galifianakis joined the cast to replace Carrey after he dropped out. I can take it.". That represents a whole new level in your career.Yeah. Steve Chambers: Its time to cut David Ghantt from the team.Kelly Campbell: We cant do this, this is wrong! [Ghantt goes straight into the gate, which doesnt open, and destroys the front of the car]. The first 30 minutes of the movie stay close enough to what really happened, but then it veers wildly off course. Oh, that burns! Ghantt:Since I still owe the federal government money I can't get paid. Ghantt:It started out as a mental exercise and somewhere between the mental exercise and the actual event, it became serious. Despite a mega-watt cast featuring Zach Galifianakis and a handful of some of "Saturday Night Live's" biggest current and former stars, "Masterminds," the comedy about Loomis Fargo robbery. His style is very specific. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. "I work construction. Figure in Loomis Heist Gets Prison | AP News Based on the October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery. Ow! That's the kind of movie they wanted to make. One being the script, and Jared Hess who Ive been a fan of forever Napoleon Dynamite. It was honestly one of the most fun times Ive ever had. Is there any part of the movie that really happened, but is so outlandish that audiences might think it was made up?The whole story, really [laughing]. For more details of the crime how it came to fruition, the characters' mistakes, and their capture you'll just have to see the movie. He look like Kenny Rogers and Kenny Logins had a love child and then Kenny G, he just showed up at the birthday party, started playing a flute and messed this boy up. "[25] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 47 out of 100 based on 29 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Its funny when they all come out around the same time because you shoot them so far apart. See you all in a little bit. It happened on October 4, a Saturday. The guy Steve Chambers hired to killed Ghantt was someone who would deliver money to him while he hid out near Cozumel. Josh Allen , first round, No. During our interview, Wiig offered her take on Masterminds, some brief intel on the Ghostbusters she-quel, and her other major movies in the pipeline, including Zoolander 2: The trailers for all these movies of yours have all come out in the past month: The Diary of a Teenage Girl, The Martian, and now Masterminds. Upon David's release, he is picked up by McKinney and they drive to visit Kelly. 24, 2005 (23 spots after Alex Smith, one ahead of Jason Campbell). David phones Kelly and learns that Steve is trying to kill him, and will not send the money for him as expected. Ghantt:It's a comedy. You have to remember that it's Hollywood and they'll take what was a minor event and they'll blow it up and make it as funny as they can.". She was devastated, Diamant said. If these quotes don't make you laugh, check out quotes from other September 2016 films such as Deepwater Horizon, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Goat, and The Dressmaker. Jonathan and Muffy were both contestants on The Chase. Im fully aware people know him as someone who created this heist and stole a bunch of money, and here Im talking about him, saying, Hes such a nice guy!. I was so excited he was in it and then realizing I wasnt going to see him it just isnt fair. Master Minds: With Brooke Burns, Ken Jennings, Muffy Marracco, Jonathan Corbblah. He always wanted a life of adventure, but settled for much less, at least until he met Miss Kelly Campbell. Authorities began to hone in on the group and put a wire tap on Campbell's phones. They involve Loomis armored car driver David Scott Ghantt. It didn't quite pan out that way. Day in and day out he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other people's money with no escape in sight. Kelly Campbell, president of the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) streaming service Hulu, has abruptly resigned from her position. What drew you to Masterminds?Many things. So the last third of the movie is almost entirely fiction. Steve Chambers: Kelly tells me you all work together over at Loomis. Click HERE: Photos from movie and real crime. Theatrical release poster with the films original release month, Wyatt Redd (September 2, 2018; updated February 7, 2019), "Was 'Masterminds' the Last Straw for Relativity? [19] The film was pulled from the October 9, 2015 release date[20] before being released on September 30, 2016. 'Masterminds' movie fun, real story funnier - Gaston Gazette Campbell's sudden departure was . On Saturday night, I went to see "Masterminds," the movie based on the heist that made the Cramer Mountain Hillbillies famous. There are 150 days until fall (September 23, 2023). "[30], The film was a finalist for an AML Award in film.[31]. Wiig plays the main architect of the crime, Kelly Campbell, who persuaded armored car driver David Ghantt [Galifianakis] to drive off with $17.3 million. Question: Do you ever think you could have been killed? Can you tell us anything about either of those roles?Nope [laughs]. A guard at an armored car company in the Southern U.S. organizes one of the biggest bank heists in American history. [2][24], On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 34% based on reviews from 99 critics, with an average rating of 4.63/10. Perhaps a good sign: Wiig was in a noticeably cheerful and giggly mood. Aaron Rodgers, first round, No. The main reason he did it: He had a crush on her. It sounds so funny this is the first interview Ive done talking about him. Don't you worry about a thing. Did you happen to meet the woman you play, Kelly Campbell?No, I didnt get to meet her! David Ghantt: My name is David Ghantt, I always felt I was destined for a life of adventure. Masterminds is a 2016 American crime comedy film based on the October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery in North Carolina. Vote for your favorite Masterminds movie quotes! Before he leaves, he takes out three CCTV tapes, but misses one. He discovers that it's pretty boring stuff, and he often fantasizes about getting robbed. He was doing what the rest of us were doing making bad decisions. Kelly Campbell Abruptly Exits As President Of Disney's Hulu - Benzinga Three celebrity contestants, Ken Jennings, Muffy Marracco, and Johnathan Corbblah face off against mere mortals in "Masterminds," hosted by Brooke Burns. What was it like being on a Ridley Scott movie, and with Matt Damon?! A phone number includes the "865" prefix, a common start to many numbers in Gastonia. Ghantt ended up doing more than five years in prison, Chambers did more than 11 years. At the same time shes asking him to do something she knows may get him in trouble, but we still have to like her. The costumes are their own separate movie theyre so funny, theyre so good. [2] Additional prints and advertising costs were estimated to be in excess of $20 million. FBI Special Agent Scanlon and her partner take the case, and immediately have David as the prime suspect, but have no idea of Steve's involvement. Kelly: Oh my gosh! It centers around a bank robbery and all of the hijinks that ensue during its planning and execution, with Jones playing the FBI agent who's on the case and on their tail. Purchases included a pool table, jewelry (including a $43,000 diamond ring), a minivan, $20,000 worth of cigars, and the 7,000-square-foot home on the side of Cramer Mountain. Analysis: The Lions made two surprising picks in the first round, though Gibbs can be explosive and Campbell will be an immediate contributor on . But Ghantt, who served as an unpaid consultant to the movie and attended the big Los Angeles premiere earlier in the week, has no such reservations. You can reach Kevin Ellis at 704-869-1823 or www.Twitter.com/TheGazetteKevin. I don't want to be mean, but that's probably the dumbest thing they could do. Not now, not in front ofMike: Is it one of them?Steve: NoMichelle: Boys, go upstairs right now.Mike: See y'all in a little bit. Masterminds stars Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson, and Jason Sudeikis, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones quite a group, huh? Steve bails with the money, leaves David to take the fall and even hires slightly unstable hit man Mike (Jason Sudeikis) to kill off David. Cornelius resident Karis Stucker is on the newest season of The Great American Baking Show.. How could Muffy start counting on her fingers at this point?? In this action comedy based on true events, David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis) discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. But former Kings Mountain resident David Scott Ghantt can. There was a lot of funny improvising that Zach was doing with roses and talking about what comes out if you cut your boob [laughs]. Well, they were discussing it, until David accidentally discharges his weapon in his pants. David is then knocked unconscious by McKinney. When he was not on the screen, it did not flow like when he was on, and he was always on. 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Based on the October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery.A guard at an armored car company in the Southern U.S. organizes one of the biggest bank heists in American history. David: My name is David Ghantt. In Mexico, David narrowly evades three Interpol agents looking for him, and calls Kelly about what happened. Eventually, their crimes caught up to them, and they were captured by the FBI and charged with crimes; all were found guilty and were given sentences ranging from probation to jailtime. What Happened to Pat Sajak on Wheel of Fortune? Where Did He Go David Scott Ghantt (Galifianakis) along with Kelly Campbell (Wiig) and her friend Steve Chambers (Wilson), as well as a few others, robbed the Loomis Fargo vault. That was the most painful truth to come to. But, of course, its a comedy and its Jared. Masterminds (2016) follows David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis), a night guard at an armored car company who lives a monotonous life transporting millions of other peoples money with no escape in sight. Pushed back from a 2015 release date, Masterminds opened in theaters on September 30, 2016. The movie was overly silly and, based on a post-screening conversation with former Observer reporter Jeff Diamant who wrote a detailed 279-page book about the occasionally funny but mostly just-plain fascinating crime, titled Heist much of what wound up in the film is fiction. News Reporter: Police are calling one of the largest cash heists ever. One thing is for sure these criminals are no Ocean's Eleven. With Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson, Ross Kimball. Now on the lam and in over his head, David must dodge the authorities, evade a hilarious hit man, Mike McKinney, and try to turn the tables on the ones he trusted most. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime. Additionally, Ghantt did not show up to work the next morning, putting his whereabouuts into question. The film is based on a true story. David is sentenced to seven years in prison, while Steve served eleven years. He inadvertently learns Steve's name from the ID in a wallet that Kelly gave him. I hope everyone has moved on. The Subject Of Netflix's 'The Nurse' Denies Her Attempted Murder Convictions, Allan Gore Reportedly Lives A Quiet Life Decades After The Events Of 'Love & Death', The True Story Of Candy Montgomery From HBO Max's True Crime Series, Get Even More From Bustle Sign Up For The Newsletter. Kelly: OohDavid: Lord, that's a cheap door.Kelly: You gotta give me a three count next time. Master Minds (TV Series 2020- ) - IMDb Kelly Campbell: What would you do with a million dollars?David Ghantt: Probably start my own business, maybe be a bounty hunter.Kelly Campbell: Nice. [13] Principal photography began on July 7, 2014, in Old Fort and Swannanoa, North Carolina in the Asheville area. What Happened: Campbell announced her departure on her LinkedIn page. Ghantt was working as a vault supervisor for Loomis Fargo in Charlotte in 1997, earning about $8 an hour and tired of his humdrum life. Based on the October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery. I wish them all a happy life and that's about it. He also observed the filmmaking of Hess as "suggest[ing] a kinship with the transcendental cinema of Robert Bresson and Carl Theodor Dreyer. his images belong to a similar realm of astonishment, even if his are frankly comedic where theirs are irreconcilably tragic. There was in fact a basically similar conversation involving Chambers and Campbell that took place during a barbecue the Campbells were hosting. My desk phone didn't have a cellphone back then started ringing off the hook that March morning in 1998. Masterminds (2016) YIFY - Download Movie TORRENT - YTS David Ghantt was a technical consultant for the film, but due to outstanding court-ordered restitution for his part in the heist he was not paid. Ghantt:I don't think he ever really meant to harm me. It comes back at the end a bit, including a "where are they now" that features Ghantt and Steve Chambers. "[28] On the other hand, Matt Zoller Seitz of RogerEbert.com gave the film three out of four stars, stating that "If smart dumb comedies hold a place in your heart, you'll like 'Masterminds.'" Something was going on in Cramerton, the multiple callers said. As for the story itself, it occurred in October 1997, in Charlotte, North Carolina, when one of the largest cash heists in history was executed. Its also arguably the funniest one in history as it was filled with comical missteps by a group of mostly rookie criminals. David: Brace your boobies.Kelly: What?David: Sometimes the only way out is through. The real story behind the second largest bank heist in history, which Im really excited about it. But McKinney never stopped trying to kill Ghantt although, initally, McKinney thought Chambers had paid for the hit over a drug deal gone bad, Diamant said. They actually filmed stuff on Mars [joking]. Yeah, I was on board from the beginning. Detective: Katie Candy Cane, is she a stripper? "[29] Richard Brody of The New Yorker also gave praise to the film, writing that "Yes, the comedy is funnyeven when its not laugh-out-loud funny, its sparklingly inventive and charmingly loopybut, above all, it has the religious intensity and spiritual resonance that marks all of Hesss other films, and it extends his world of ideas into wild new realms, extends his vision into darker corners of existence than he had formerly contemplated." Back in 1997, with the closest thing to adventure being an open spot at Loomis Fargo armoured car business, David Ghantt, a shy, quiet man in his forties, entered the world of thrill and excitement, following his dream. Detective: Seventeen million missing.Detective: [holds up a picture of David] Look at him, he looks like Kenny Rogers and Kenny Loggins had a lovechild, and then Kenny G he just showed up to the birthday party and started playing a flute and messed this boy up. Directed by Jared Hess and written by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer and Emily Spivey, the film stars Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones and Jason Sudeikis. And while Ocean's Eleven might not be based in reality, there are some heist movies that are: 21, Dog Day Afternoon, The Bank Job, and Public Enemies, just to name a few. Along with a group of half-brained criminals led by Steve Chambers and an absurdly faulted heist . After less than two years as Hulu 's president, Kelly Campbell has left the Disney -controlled streaming service. Masterminds (2016 film) - Wikipedia They were the butt of a national joke. Not in front ofMike McKinney: [as Steve nods his head towards his sons] Oh, is it one of them?Steve Chambers: No.Michelle: Boys, go upstairs right now. Kelly: Nice! Ghantt went on to explain that he left for his flight to Mexico with about $25,000, and that two or three deliveries of extra money was made to him by the man Chambers would pay to kill him. When McKinney realized Ghantt was wanted for the Loomis Fargo robbery, he backed off personally because he didnt want to be anywhere near a federal investigation. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. From that point on, the rest of the movie goes for laughs over authenticity. Posted: May 1, 2023 / 07:00 AM CDT. David calls Steve, threatening to surrender himself to Interpol if he does not wire $6 million into his bank account within two days. We shot in Budapest and it was really fun. Fans were confused about where the longtime host was, and there was speculation among viewers if Sajaj was sick or had gotten fired. But their crime was hardly . It's like a fart transplant. Neither Gaston County nor Cramerton get mentioned in the movie, which uses the real names of the characters involved. David Ghantt: [he punches through the door and hits Kelly in the stomach] Lord, thats a cheap door.Kelly Campbell: You got to give me a three count next time. In Masterminds, David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis) is a mild-mannered night guard for the armored car company Loomis. Beryl: There he is, the man of your dreams. The new winner of Mastermind has become embroiled in a bit of controversy over her final answer - particularly as the question managed to win her the competition. David Scott Ghantt (Galifianakis) along with Kelly Campbell (Wiig) and her friend Steve Chambers (Wilson), as well as a few others, robbed the Loomis Fargo vault. David did not make it back to the United States on his own as shown in the film. I might want to borrow this [laughs]. I like everything from the '90s except I dont love a Ked on me. A version of this story originally appeared on CharlotteObserver.com. Ghantt:It's kid-friendly, it's family-friendly (the movie is rated PG-13). I knew I was going to be the prime suspect. Everything changes when he meets Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig), a new employee at his bank, Loomis Fargo. What was your first reaction after seeing the finished movie?I just saw it [today], actually. The others, though, went no farther than Cramer Mountain. Kelly Campbell, 29, a former company employee, entered guilty pleas earlier to bank larceny, money laundering and conspiracy to commit murder charges. Did you get paid? Then one day I met Miss Kelly Campbell. If you were one of the much-smaller-than-expected group of people who caught Masterminds at the theater this weekend, and are looking for a fact-check of the events depicted on screen, here are some of the highlights of our chat with Diamant. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life. The more dimwitted the funner it got. Jandice: It's like you're marrying both of us, David, me and mama. Based on the October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery.A guard at an armored car company in the Southern U.S. organizes one of the biggest bank heists in American history. You have no idea when theyre going to come out. Also starring Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, and Jason Sudeikis with appearances from Wiigs Ghostbusters teammates (and current SNL stars) Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones Masterminds is based on a real heist that happened in the late 1990s. That time in prison was actually good for me. In real life: Yes and no. David tricks Steve into admitting that he was the mastermind of the whole plan, giving the agents enough reason to arrest all of them, including Kelly. Though I hate to burst your bubble: I didnt actually work with Matt. Actor Owen Wilson plays him in the movie, which includes the real names of all the major players. Ghantt was apprehended in Mexico and returned to the United States in custody. Kelly Campbell Exits as Hulu President - Yahoo In that aspect, maybe the movie does stick to the course of events a bit. Kristen Wiig had just emerged from her first screening of Masterminds when she spoke with Yahoo Movies about the upcoming comedy, directed by Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite). CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM 1998 and ACTORS IN MOVIE. Kelly is then attacked by Jandice, who learns of her involvement with David, at the mall and escapes. Ghantt: My cut was supposed to be about $5 million, but that's not what I ended up with. Day in and day out he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other people's money with no escape in sight. Watching the show, in the final face off. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $30 million. On February 1, 2013, Jim Carrey joined the cast. Movie Spoiler for the film - MASTERMINDS At one point, the hoodlum shows up and Ghantt is wearing a Jerome Bettis Pittsburgh Steelers jersey; the hoodlums favorite team is the Steelers, and he caves and tells Ghantt that McKinney wants him dead. Masterminds (2016) - IMDb What do you remember as being a particularly fun day on set?Theres a scene where were in a diner, when Im first telling David [Galifianakis] the plan, and Steve [Owen Wilson] is sitting in the booth behind me. He now operates a bulldozer for a small construction company in Jacksonville, Fla. Me and mama. Set in the year 1997, David Scott Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis) thought being an armored car driver would be a dream come true. We wanted to make a good movie. But this all changes when David meets the beautiful blonde Kelly (Kristen Wiig), who, along with Steve (Owen Wilson), convinces David to steal $17 million from Loomis. And soon, another movie will be added to that list: the upcoming film Masterminds, which is based on a true story that's just as outrageous as the outfits the characters wear in the film. Masterminds (2016) - Plot Summary - IMDb FBI agents recall surreal story of heist that inspired Masterminds The main reason he did it: He had a crush . The robbery was committed by Loomis vault supervisor David Scott Ghantt, his married girlfriend Kelly Campbell (a former Loomis co-worker), Steven Eugene Chambers (a one-time FBI informant), his wife Michelle Chambers, Michael Gobbies, and four other co-conspirators. Clearly these people werent terribly bright. How did David feel about it? Mastermind's new champion defends win after controversy over final answer Masterminds (2016) Best Movie Quotes - MovieQuotesandMore Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. While Steve is hosting a party, the FBI puts a wire on one of the party members in an attempt to record Steve's confession. Oh, that burns!Kelly: Oh my gosh! Ghantt would pocket the $50,000 and head to Mexico with Campbell, where he'd stay until it was safe to come back. Let me see!David Ghantt: Oh, God!Kelly Campbell: [looks at his buttocks] I think that bullet just went straight between your cheeks.David Ghantt: Yeah, it feels like it just grazed my biscuits right there betwixt them.Kelly Campbell: Right down the middle.
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