25
A confused mess of music video montages drowns out the rest of the action, depicting the foursome in a variety of sexy romps that clash with the plot.
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Portland Oregonian by Diana Abu-Jaber
One can only hope that the parties responsible for Bandits are brought to justice and someone can stop them before they film again.
25
New York Daily News by Jami Bernard
This self-conscious movie by Katja von Garnier is shot like a music video, stocked with quick cuts, lip-synching and fantasy performances.
30
Village Voice by Jessica Winter
A confusingly edited music-video hodgepodge.
80
Equal parts big-house B-feature, hammer-down road movie, post-feminist consciousness-raiser and rock & roll pipe dream.
70
Los Angeles Times by Kevin Thomas
An emotion-charged tale that's also an edgy commentary on women's destinies and how they're still so largely affected by men.
80
The New York Times by Lawrence Van Gelder
Its winning cast, spirited music and mordant view of establishment figures, from the police to cocaine-sniffing record industry executives, make Bandits a stylish, buoyant entertainment.
50
Basically a feature-length rock video from Germany with appealing performers, decently written characters, a killer score, and an interesting premise.
75
San Francisco Chronicle by Mick LaSalle
Has a lot going for it -- but too much going against it to be a clear-cut winner.
80
(Katja von Garnier's) talent makes this original film exciting and moving, a raucous ride.