Thats nearly $11 million less than former Kings Mountain resident David Ghantt (played by Galifianakis in the film) helped steal from the vault where he worked in Charlotte back in October 1997. If I hadn't done what I did the, the life I have now with my wife and child, I wouldn't have. Pocketing $50,000 for himself, that man, named David Ghantt, hopped into a car of his own and headed towards Mexico. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime. 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. From that point on, the rest of the movie goes for laughs over authenticity. 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. I don't want to be mean, but that's probably the dumbest thing they could do. In real life: False. 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. When he was not on the screen, it did not flow like when he was on, and he was always on. Chambers went from a mobile home in Lincoln County to a mansion in Cramerton. I can take it.". I love Keds but I dont think I can rock those. Ghantt:It's kid-friendly, it's family-friendly (the movie is rated PG-13). Kelly Campbell, president of the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) streaming service Hulu, has abruptly resigned from her position. Where the Ghantt character comes off as sympathetic, Chambers comes off as the person who let the money cloud his better judgment. Kelly Campbell, 29, a former company employee, entered guilty pleas earlier to bank larceny, money laundering and conspiracy to commit murder charges. 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? What was it like being on a Ridley Scott movie, and with Matt Damon?! As David is living his dreams as a millionaire, albeit one on the run from the law for the robbery, it doesn't take long for Steve to cross David. He was making me laugh so hard. However, he foolishly hands the money over to the group who double-cross him and set him up to take the fall, David must dodge the authorities, evade a hit man, Mike McKinney (Jason Sudeikis), and try to turn the tables on the ones he trusted most. 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 laughs were loud at times, really loud. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Mike McKinney: [sat with Chambers, his wife, and two young sons] So, who do yall want me to kill?Steve Chambers: Who. David Ghantt was the vault supervisor for Loomis, Fargo & Co. armored cars, which managed the transportation of large sums of cash between banks in North Carolina. Based on the true story of the 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery, the film was directed by Jared Hess and written by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer and Emily Spivey. 17.3 million dollars in cash was stolen. Masterminds is a 2016 American crime comedy film based on the October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery in North Carolina. In real life: False. "I was unhappy with my life. Kelly Campbell turning over marijuana to FBI agents in their initial questioning of her. I met David [Ghantt, played by Galifianakis]. Question: You went to Mexico. They want to keep things under wraps until later. In that aspect, maybe the movie does stick to the course of events a bit. Masterminds (2016) follows David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis), a night guard at an armored car company who lives a monotonous life transporting millions of other people's money with no escape in sight. His style is very specific. When he regains consciousness, McKinney is about to kill him but reconsiders upon looking at "McKinney"'s birth certificate, thinking that David was born under the same circumstances; they become friends. [14][15] On July 29, Galifianakis was spotted in a prisoner's costume, during filming in the streets of downtown Asheville, which were made over. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. So he convinced a local hoodlum in Mexico to try to kill Ghantt. David Ghantt: Steve Chambers double-crossed me. "I work construction. Steve plans to cut him loose but Kelly thinks it would be wrong to abandon him. 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. [23], The film went on to gross $29,674,699 worldwide against a $25 million production budget. (You can exclusively see the first full trailer above.) [26] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B" on an A+ to F scale. You play a media relations director for NASA in The Martian. Confession: I think about Ocean's Eleven a lot, more than any normal person probably should. Updated: Apr 28, 2023 / 03:38 PM CDT. This doesn't please David, who must embrace that adventurous spirit to see vengeance against Steve. In real life: False. David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis), an employee of Loomis Fargo, robbed his own vault, left the $17.3 million in cash with his co-conspirators, Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig) and Steve Chambers (Owen Wilson) and fled the country to Mexico. Detective: Katie Candy Cane, is she a stripper? Beryl: There he is. Watching the show, in the final face off. I was so excited he was in it and then realizing I wasnt going to see him it just isnt fair. Kelly: OohDavid: Lord, that's a cheap door.Kelly: You gotta give me a three count next time. Agents found out where Ghantt was living because Chambers had put out a hit on him, foolishly believing Ghantt was the only person the FBI had fingered for the crime. When Steve refuses to wire the money, his two friends kidnap Kelly and he tells David to get a ticket to South America in exchange for her release. No hard feelings. [Laughing] No, it didnt actually. 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. 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. We were on two separate planets. The '90s are the best! 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. Instead, from now on, Ghantt's new reality includes a boring repetitiveness of collecting and delivering money, up until that day that Kelly Campbell, a new and exciting colleague, entered the company's door rocking David's world for good. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, Horror Movies That Don't Look Like Horror Movies. That strikes me as an incredible opportunity.David Ghantt: You talking about robbing a bank?Steve Chambers: How hard can it be? The FBI, in fact, obtained the evidence they needed to bring down the major players, including Chambers, after catching them talking about the murder plot on the telephone via wiretap. The question posed to Muffy was - Since 1949 Canada has how many provinces? I just want people to go to the movies and have a good laugh, even if it's at my expense. On Saturday night, I went to see "Masterminds," the movie based on the heist that made the Cramer Mountain Hillbillies famous. Before he leaves, he takes out three CCTV tapes, but misses one. "[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." No regrets. Mike: So, who y'all want me to kill?Steve: Whoa! Did you get paid? David sneaks in and rescues Kelly. However, the producers told AP that "there is a possibility" of more originals in the future. Ghantt ended up doing more than five years in prison, Chambers did more than 11 years. In real life: True. In real life: Yes and no. In this action comedy based on true events, David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis) discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. I wanted to make a drastic change and I went for it," Ghantt said. Not now. With his cover blown, Steve hires the real, but unstable hitman, Michael McKinney to hunt David down. How did Steve and Michelle Chambers think they could move from a trailer in Lincoln County to a mansion on Cramer Mountain and no one would notice? [13][16], The film was released in the United States on September 30, 2016. movies, anime Famous people, characters, movies, anime. Ghantt:I don't think he ever really meant to harm me. 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. 2 min read. Hes just one of the nicest people Ive ever met. The greatest, funniest, and most iconic movie and TV quotes from your all-time favorite comedies (and a few you probably havent seen). I knew I was going to be the prime suspect. Kelly: David?David: Yeah, I'm right here sugar bush. In real life: False. [12], The title used in media coverage was Untitled Armored Car. He was doing what the rest of us were doing making bad decisions. 9 Best Masterminds Movie Quotes & Lines (2016). Fans were confused about where the longtime host was, and there was speculation among viewers if Sajaj was sick or had gotten fired. They involve Loomis armored car driver David Scott Ghantt. 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. Before long, the tales of high living by Chambers and his now former wife, Michelle, led the thieves to be labeled either the "Cramer Mountain Hillbillies" or "The gang that couldn't steal straight." Ghantt was already married when he took part in the heist, to a woman named Tammy who author Diamant described as very nice. It is true, however, that she had no idea about the plot and that he fled to Mexico without telling her. Kelly: What would you do with a million dollars?David: Probably start my own business, maybe be a bounty hunter.Kelly: Nice!David: You know, put a cap in their ass. Everything changes when he meets Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig), a new employee at his bank, Loomis Fargo. [16] The BB&T Center building, also the location of the production office, was transformed into the "Park Street Citizens Bank", with a Loomis Fargo burgundy truck parked outside of the entrance. Jandice: It's like you're marrying both of us, David, me and mama. He was actually arrested in Mexico after the FBI traced his phone calls. The only person not to plead guilty in the case, former Gastonia attorney Jeff Guller, ended up doing eight years for money laundering. Authorities are searching now for this man. And I especially love a good heist movie that's also based on a true story. David explains his life and a bit of the plot of the film in this Masterminds movie quote. 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. Though I hate to burst your bubble: I didnt actually work with Matt. Despite having comedy juggernauts like Kristen Wiig, Jason Sudekis and Leslie Jones (The people who made me laugh other than), Zach Galifianakis was the powerhouse genius that made this movie flow. If only it were that simple. How did David feel about it? Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Day in and day out he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other people's money with no escape in sight. That was the most painful truth to come to. One other spoiler: The real-life Steve Chambers and David Ghantt pop up at the end of the movie. That's the kind of movie they wanted to make. Set in the year 1997, David Scott Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis) thought being an armored car driver would be a dream come true. He had just returned to his home in Jacksonville, Fla., when he agreed to talk about the heist, his life now and what went wrong when a group of friends who thought they could get away with stealing $17 million cash. We had to figure out that line between how sweet she is and how manipulating she is. According to Citizen-Times, the robbers left behind millions and were caught on camera. See production, box office & company info, It's stupidity makes it hilarious, especially for Zach Galifianakis. Yeah, I was on board from the beginning. Realizing that he cannot bring himself to kill her, they switch tickets just as the three Interpol agents attempt to catch David. Well, they were discussing it, until David accidentally discharges his weapon in his pants. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig) who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime. 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. Day 2 grade: B+. I knew it was just a matter of time. Master Minds: With Brooke Burns, Ken Jennings, Muffy Marracco, Jonathan Corbblah. Meanwhile, Steve takes most of the heist, around $17 million. David: My name is David Ghantt. What drew you to Masterminds?Many things. More than 20 people ended up in the FBI's dragnet. FBI Special Agent Scanlon: $17 million missing! Kelly Campbell has been hired president of Peacock, a competitor streaming service, only two days after quitting Hulu. Did you happen to meet the woman you play, Kelly Campbell?No, I didnt get to meet her! Upon David's release, he is picked up by McKinney and they drive to visit Kelly. 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. At the same time shes asking him to do something she knows may get him in trouble, but we still have to like her. Being in a Ridley Scott movie, the sets were crazy it was a dream come true. That story would be hard to beat. She learned how to bake from The Great British Baking Show. Now, shes a contestant. Few who were living in the area at the time can forget the "Velvet Elvis" painting Chambers had hanging in his mansion or the tales of cosmetic surgery, BMW convertibles and other signs of excess. 1997 - David Scott Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis) thought being an armored car driver would be a dream come true. Kelly Campbell, 29, a former company employee, entered guilty pleas earlier to bank larceny, money laundering and conspiracy to commit murder charges. That represents a whole new level in your career.Yeah. Campbell will collaborate on live and original content for Peacock alongside NBCUniversal executives in TV, film, news, and sports in her new position. And they paid cash. 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. That story would be hard to beat. Pretty funny stuff. On February 1, 2013, Jim Carrey joined the cast. Vote for your favorite Masterminds movie quotes! Question: Any contact with Steve Chambers or any of the others involved with the heist? [21][17], Masterminds was released in North America on September 30, 2016. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Analysis: The Lions made two surprising picks in the first round, though Gibbs can be explosive and Campbell will be an immediate contributor on . Three celebrity contestants, Ken Jennings, Muffy Marracco, and Johnathan Corbblah face off against mere mortals in "Masterminds," hosted by Brooke Burns. 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. David calls Steve, threatening to surrender himself to Interpol if he does not wire $6 million into his bank account within two days. At the airport, David meets McKinney, who is returning to the U.S., but as he bids farewell he sees Kelly's name written on his hand and tells him that she is his girlfriend. Though he's dreamed of an adventurous life, he settled for a boring life with few moments of excitement. Too bad his plan of escape through a locked metal gate does not work out as successfully. Three celebrity contestants, Ken Jennings, Muffy Marracco, and Johnathan Corbblah face off against mere mortals in "Masterminds," hosted by Brooke Burns.Three celebrity contestants, Ken Jennings, Muffy Marracco, and Johnathan Corbblah face off against mere mortals in "Masterminds," hosted by Brooke Burns.Three celebrity contestants, Ken Jennings, Muffy Marracco, and Johnathan Corbblah face off against mere mortals in "Masterminds," hosted by Brooke Burns. Masterminds stars Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson, and Jason Sudeikis, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones quite a group, huh? About $2 million is still unaccounted for. Ghantt:I've always known that story had potential to be a comedy or a drama. There was in fact a basically similar conversation involving Chambers and Campbell that took place during a barbecue the Campbells were hosting. "[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.'" According to Wikipedia, one of the other conspirators got caught because she said to a bank teller: How much can I deposit before you have to report it to the feds? Dont worry, it is not drug money. Did that part make it into the movie? Chambers did hire McKinney to kill Ghantt, but initially McKinney was making personal cash deliveries to Ghantt in Mexico on behalf of Chambers. In last week's final, which was. Question: What made you, Chambers and the others think you could get away with this? David Ghantt: [after the loaded gun in the back of his trousers goes off] Oh, that burns!Kelly Campbell: Oh, my gosh. I wanted to get as far away as I could. Everything changes when he meets Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig), a new employee at his bank, Loomis Fargo. 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. I just love a good heist movie, compelled by the improbability of the mission and the unlikelihood that they'll pull it off and never get caught. Cornelius resident Karis Stucker is on the newest season of The Great American Baking Show.. Something was going on in Cramerton, the multiple callers said. 2K views, 27 likes, 7 loves, 18 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Dbstvstlucia: DBS MORNING SHOW & OBITUARIES 25TH APRIL 2023 APRIL 2023 No. [showing a photo of David]. 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. 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. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig) who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime . Clearly these people werent terribly bright. If you go from a mobile home to a mansion, that's going to attract attention. Former Cramerton Police Chief David Young soon got wind of the Chambers' excessive spending spree and reached out to the FBI. "I've moved on with my life," he said Tuesday. 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. [17] The film was previously scheduled to be released on August 14, 2015, August 7, 2015, and August 19, 2015, a date which, in July 2015, Relativity rescheduled to October 9, 2015. "[30], The film was a finalist for an AML Award in film.[31]. 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. [22] The film made $2,325,546 on its first day. Based on the October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery.
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