More than 20 people ended up in the FBI's dragnet. Ghantt:I don't think he ever really meant to harm me. Bride Jandice and her mother, Beryl, are about to be David's family. "[25] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 47 out of 100 based on 29 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime. Dozens of FBI agents everywhere. It didn't quite pan out that way. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig) who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime. On February 1, 2013, Jim Carrey joined the cast. On Saturday night, I went to see "Masterminds," the movie based on the heist that made the Cramer Mountain Hillbillies famous. [13] Principal photography began on July 7, 2014, in Old Fort and Swannanoa, North Carolina in the Asheville area. The site's critical consensus reads, "Mastermind's great cast and stranger-than-fiction true story are largely wasted on a scattershot comedy with a handful of funny moments and far too much wackiness. In that time, I realized most of my problems were because of me. 1997 - David Scott Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis) thought being an armored car driver would be a dream come true. Ghantt:I've always known that story had potential to be a comedy or a drama. [Laughing] No, it didnt actually. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $30 million. Gaston County residents remember how that worked out. I knew I was going to be the prime suspect. But their crime was hardly perfect. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Ghantt was never in Chamberss presence until he actually handed off the money to him. He played stupid so brilliantly that he will have you busting a gut uncontrollably. Day in and day out he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other people's money with no escape in sight. [18] The company pushed back the date because it was facing a financial crisis. 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. Copyright 2023 | All Rights Reserved | All images are copyright of their respective owners | Stock images by Depositphotos. It was one of those things everyone (at Loomis Fargo) joked about, but in time, it became serious. I was so excited he was in it and then realizing I wasnt going to see him it just isnt fair. How much really happened and how much is embellished for the sake of comedy?I dont know the exact percentage. David Ghantt: [after the loaded gun in the back of his trousers goes off] Oh, that burns!Kelly Campbell: Oh, my gosh. A guard at an armored car company in the Southern U.S. organizes one of the biggest bank heists in American history. If I hadn't done what I did the, the life I have now with my wife and child, I wouldn't have. In real life: Mostly true. The '90s are the best! The film is based on a true story. In addition, the whole reason the FBI honed in on them was because of their sudden lavish and extravagant spending. Then one day I met Miss Kelly Campbell. 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. 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. "I'm glad I've grown out of that.". No regrets. David! 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? 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? David rescues Kelly from a locked room in these Masterminds movie quotes. Analysis: The Lions made two surprising picks in the first round, though Gibbs can be explosive and Campbell will be an immediate contributor on . See production, box office & company info, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: James Pickens Jr., Brooke Burns and Johnny Weir. 24, 2005 (23 spots after Alex Smith, one ahead of Jason Campbell). Masterminds is a 2016 American crime comedy film based on the October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery in North Carolina. Ghantt, played by Wilkesboro native Zach Galifianakis, was the Loomis Fargo worker who loaded up a work van with $17 million in cash at the end of his shift and then just drove off. One other spoiler: The real-life Steve Chambers and David Ghantt pop up at the end of the movie. 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. In that aspect, maybe the movie does stick to the course of events a bit. Ghantt ultimately agreed to the plan, largely, due to a mountain of credit-card debt and in hopes of changing his life for the better. Standing in a camp-decorated tuxedo, David sees his sad future ahead of him. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life. That time in prison was actually good for me. Chambers went from a mobile home in Lincoln County to a mansion in Cramerton. [10] On December 3, 2013, Zach Galifianakis joined the cast to replace Carrey after he dropped out. Can you say anything about the film you plan on directing this year, written with your Bridesmaids writing partner Annie Mumolo?I can say its a comedy and were hoping to shoot this spring. When he was not on the screen, it did not flow like when he was on, and he was always on. 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. About $2 million is still unaccounted for. The show's announcer since 2011, Jim Thornton, took over the hosting duties mid-show. Based on the October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery. In 2018, The Jerry Springer Show ended.The AP reported that NBC Universal quietly made the decision to end the show. 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. The laughs were loud at times, really loud. I wanted to make a drastic change and I went for it," Ghantt said. Kelly: OohDavid: Lord, that's a cheap door.Kelly: You gotta give me a three count next time. A dangerous one. 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. Meanwhile, Steve takes most of the heist, around $17 million. Ghantt:I hate to say it, but I had six years of sitting in a box to think about my life. If you go from a mobile home to a mansion, that's going to attract attention. She has to be so charming and sweet that this guy will create this crime just because he likes her. Updated: Apr 28, 2023 / 03:38 PM CDT. Chambers, who still lives in Gaston County and operates a gym, declined to comment. 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. Question: Any contact with Steve Chambers or any of the others involved with the heist? Ghantt:It's kid-friendly, it's family-friendly (the movie is rated PG-13). [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. But their crime was hardly . It went on to gross $6,541,205 in its opening weekend, finishing 6th at the box office. In this action comedy based on true events, David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis) discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. She was devastated, Diamant said. [11] On May 16, 2014, Kristen Wiig joined the cast,[5] and on June 25, 2014, Jason Sudeikis was added as well. Todd Williamson/Getty Images David Ghantt attends the 2016 after party for the Hollywood premiere of Masterminds, based on the Loomis Fargo heist that he helped carry out. [12], The title used in media coverage was Untitled Armored Car. Unless theyve committed more crimes, the 1997 Loomis Fargo Robbers are all out of prison now. At 6:40 p.m., he headed to his car along with three other employees before returning to the depository, where he'd propped open the door. So exciting! Authorities are searching now for this man. The question posed to Muffy was - Since 1949 Canada has how many provinces? Ghantt:We're both North Carolina boys so we had a lot to talk about from the very beginning. Before he leaves, he takes out three CCTV tapes, but misses one. But, of course, its a comedy and its Jared. (You can exclusively see the first full trailer above.) With the bandits blowing the millions on lavish and ridiculous luxuries, they leave behind a glaring trail of evidence. 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. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig) who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime . A new start time has been set, Charlotte City Council member Braxton Winston announces bid for statewide office, Panthers sign 13 undrafted rookies, including Cam Peoples, Eku Leota, As a football star in NC, he was miserable. In Mexico, David narrowly evades three Interpol agents looking for him, and calls Kelly about what happened. There are 244 days left in the year. 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. He always wanted a life of adventure, but settled for much less, at least until he met Miss Kelly Campbell. Oh, that burns! I dont mean to sound so dramatic. Did you happen to meet the woman you play, Kelly Campbell?No, I didnt get to meet her! I met David [Ghantt, played by Galifianakis]. That bullet just went straight between your cheeks! Jonathan and Muffy were both contestants on The Chase. If only it were that simple. Spoiler alert: Ghantt and his would-be assassin never became friends, although the two did meet a couple of times in Mexico. 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. It comes back at the end a bit, including a "where are they now" that features Ghantt and Steve Chambers. 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. In real life: False. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, Horror Movies That Don't Look Like Horror Movies. Everything changes when he meets Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig), a new employee at his bank, Loomis Fargo. Mike: So, who y'all want me to kill?Steve: Whoa! I might want to borrow this [laughs]. I like everything from the '90s except I dont love a Ked on me. Ow! But former Kings Mountain resident David Scott Ghantt can. They escape by stealing Steve's BMW but it crashes as they attempt to drive through the gate. With his cover blown, Steve hires the real, but unstable hitman, Michael McKinney to hunt David down. What is the guys name in masterminds? His style is very specific. Ghantt ended up doing more than five years in prison, Chambers did more than 11 years. 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. A phone number includes the "865" prefix, a common start to many numbers in Gastonia. 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. He's a very likable person. By the size of the crowd inside theRegal Franklin Square Stadium 14 theater, a lot of other people wanted to see the Hollywood version of a story many people around here still remember. Confession: I think about Ocean's Eleven a lot, more than any normal person probably should. "I work construction. In real life: True. The film was projected to gross $10 million from 3,042 theaters in its opening weekend. Kelly Campbell has been hired president of Peacock, a competitor streaming service, only two days after quitting Hulu. Along with a group of half-brained criminals led by Steve Chambers and an absurdly faulted heist plan, David manages the impossible and makes off with $17 million in cashonly problem is he foolishly hands the money over to this wild group of double crossers and has been set up to take the fall. [19] The film was pulled from the October 9, 2015 release date[20] before being released on September 30, 2016. Where the Ghantt character comes off as sympathetic, Chambers comes off as the person who let the money cloud his better judgment. We all just had the best time working on this movie in Asheville, North Carolina. Everything changes when he meets Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig), a new employee at his bank, Loomis Fargo. [22] The film made $2,325,546 on its first day. The extravagant spending of Steve and Michelle Chambers. 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. [2] Additional prints and advertising costs were estimated to be in excess of $20 million. What Happened: Campbell announced her departure on her LinkedIn page. "I was dumb," Ghantt said Wednesday, the eve before the movie hits screens nationwide. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous . But former Kings Mountain resident David Scott Ghantt can. Okay, dont worry about a thing. 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. Some received probation for money laundering, many others did hard time. Not many people can say they stole $17 million from their employer and had Zach Galifianakis play them in a movie. The main reason he did it: He had a crush . 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. Ghantt:It started out as a mental exercise and somewhere between the mental exercise and the actual event, it became serious. I hope everyone has moved on. We were on two separate planets. [6] On June 30, 2014, Ken Marino, Kate McKinnon, Devin Ratray, Leslie Jones, Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Ross Kimball joined the cast. David sneaks in and rescues Kelly. 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. 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. 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. Fans were confused about where the longtime host was, and there was speculation among viewers if Sajaj was sick or had gotten fired. Besides her prison sentence . Today is Monday, May 1, the 121st day of 2023. One thing is for sure these criminals are no Ocean's Eleven. 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. Ghantt: My cut was supposed to be about $5 million, but that's not what I ended up with. It was honestly one of the most fun times Ive ever had. 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). 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.". 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." Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. Kelly Campbell, 29, a former company employee, entered guilty pleas earlier to bank larceny, money laundering and conspiracy to commit murder charges. [23], The film went on to gross $29,674,699 worldwide against a $25 million production budget. He discovers that it's pretty boring stuff, and he often fantasizes about getting robbed. I'll never pay it off on my paycheck." After some awkward training in preparation for the robbery, the team has David go inside Loomis' vault and load the entire money supply into the company's van. Three celebrity contestants, Ken Jennings, Muffy Marracco, and Johnathan Corbblah face off against mere mortals in "Masterminds," hosted by Brooke Burns. Ow! The more dimwitted the funner it got. Gosh, its so hard to pick one. Question: You went to Mexico. 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? Here, though, you believe the sweetness, because Hess and his cast sell it with poker faces. Based on the October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery. All were convicted. Everyone says, Wow, youve done a lot of movies, and Im, like, No! 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. 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]. Something was going on in Cramerton, the multiple callers said. That's the kind of movie they wanted to make. David [Galifianakis] was celebrating when one of the security cameras was still on. Three celebrity contestants, Ken Jennings, Muffy Marracco, and Johnathan Corbblah face off against mere mortals in "Masterminds," hosted by Brooke Burns. That represents a whole new level in your career.Yeah. Being in a Ridley Scott movie, the sets were crazy it was a dream come true. Mike McKinney: [sat with Chambers, his wife, and two young sons] So, who do yall want me to kill?Steve Chambers: Who. Question: Are you happy that Wilkesboro-nativeZach Galifianakis plays you in the movie? You play a media relations director for NASA in The Martian. Actor Owen Wilson plays him in the movie, which includes the real names of all the major players. It's like a fart transplant. So the last third of the movie is almost entirely fiction. movies, anime Famous people, characters, movies, anime. Note: No quotes were altered, although in some cases additional quotes were added to the questions as Ghantt expanded on his thoughts. Chambers didn't want to talk about the movie or the heist last week. Im really excited about it. 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]. 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. Don't you worry about a thing. They obviously werent trying to get it right they were putting together what they believe is a better story, said Diamant. 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. 17.3 million dollars in cash was stolen. How does it feel to own the multiplex?I feel very lucky. Former Cramerton Police Chief David Young soon got wind of the Chambers' excessive spending spree and reached out to the FBI. 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. I noticed Muffy counting on her fingers at the point Brooke has only asked"Since 1949". 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. Me and mama. "[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." Not now. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. And they paid cash. David Ghantt: You farted right into my butt hole. To get rid of David, Steve hires hit man Mike. The costumes are their own separate movie theyre so funny, theyre so good. Kelly Campbell, 29, a former company employee, entered guilty pleas earlier to bank larceny, money laundering and conspiracy to commit murder charges. The FBI's wiretaps captured the missteps of all those involved. Chambers never held Campbell hostage by locking her in a shed on his property. 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. 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. Upon David's release, he is picked up by McKinney and they drive to visit Kelly. Along with a group of half-brained criminals led by Steve Chambers and an absurdly faulted heist . He said every year he files his taxes and the IRS takes all of his tax return. [Ghantt goes straight into the gate, which doesnt open, and destroys the front of the car]. 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. This was a comedy, after all, and not a documentary, as former Kings Mountain resident David Scott Ghantt said last week. I don't want to be mean, but that's probably the dumbest thing they could do. In real life: False. What were your favorite '90s fashions?Oh god. Youre pretty much this summers trailer prom queen.And then Im going to go away for seven years and no one will know where I am. See you 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? WLOS CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The long-awaited Masterminds movie shot here in the mountains is finally on the big screen, though the true story that inspired it may be hard to live up to. Oh, that burns!Kelly: Oh my gosh! According to Citizen-Times, the robbers left behind millions and were caught on camera. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. Though I hate to burst your bubble: I didnt actually work with Matt. [8] The film was produced by Brent Almond. He discovers that it's pretty boring stuff, and he often fantasizes about getting robbed. FBI Agent Scanlon cannot believe someone who looks like a strange love child of two Kennys pulled off this big of a heist. You can reach Kevin Ellis at 704-869-1823 or www.Twitter.com/TheGazetteKevin. And I especially love a good heist movie that's also based on a true story. David did not make it back to the United States on his own as shown in the film. Of course trying to keep things from the real person. There was in fact a basically similar conversation involving Chambers and Campbell that took place during a barbecue the Campbells were hosting. You have no idea when theyre going to come out. And that's OK with Ghantt, who's just a few weeks shy of his 47th birthday, out of federal prison for more than a decade, married with a 9-year-old daughter and happy. [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. David Ghantt: My name is David Ghantt, I always felt I was destined for a life of adventure. What drew you to Masterminds?Many things. The first 30 minutes of the movie stay close enough to what really happened, but then it veers wildly off course. With a cast like that, there is no doubt the movie is going to be nothing short of hilarious. Can you tell us anything about either of those roles?Nope [laughs]. Its funny when they all come out around the same time because you shoot them so far apart. What Happened: Campbell announced her departure on her LinkedIn page. Click HERE: Photos from movie and real crime. Jandice: It's like you're marrying both of us, David, me and mama. David, let me see! David: My name is David Ghantt. Neither Gaston County nor Cramerton get mentioned in the movie, which uses the real names of the characters involved. Beryl: There he is, the man of your dreams. Detective: Katie Candy Cane, is she a stripper? 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. In real life: False. A guard at an armored car company in the Southern U.S. organizes one of the biggest bank heists in American history. David is sentenced to seven years in prison, while Steve served eleven years. 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!. A guard at an armored car company in the Southern U.S. organizes one of the biggest bank heists in American history. In real life: False. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. By what name was Master Minds (2020) officially released in India in English? Discover the MBTI personality type of 6 popular Masterminds (Movies) characters and find out which ones you are most like! 7, 2018 (six spots after Baker Mayfield , four after Sam Darnold . Explain? 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. So many things I tried on I wanted to keep. This story was originally published October 3, 2016, 9:12 PM. Theyre supposed to be, kind of, joke outfits, and I was, like, I actually kind of like this high-waisted acid wash skirt.

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