The Vault (2021)

Director: Jaume Balagueró

Starring: Freddie Highmore, Astrid Berges-Frisbey, Sam Riley

Follows a genius engineering graduate who is interested in the Bank of Spain’s safe.

‘The Vault’ is also known as ‘Way Down’ in some countries.

I enjoy treasure hunting movies, and ‘The Vault’ felt like a treasure hunt movie, although it wasn’t really. It was captivating in the vein of ‘Now you see me’. It is a detailed film, with everything taken into consideration.

Freddie Highmore stars as the film’s hero, Thom, who is a computer genius – or simply, a genius altogether. Although not everything was entirely believable, it was presented in an entertaining manner that made it feel fresh and credible. I enjoyed the fact they had to overcome obstacle upon obstacle. The closer they got, the more challenging it became. I found it rather fascinating.

I also enjoyed Liam Cunningham as Walter, the group’s leader and the guy who found the treasure in the first place. There’s a few twists along the way and a really exciting climax. I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Ha-ha, great cliffhanger ending…!

Would I watch it again? Yes.