A New Wave (2007)

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A frustrated artist is convinced by his eccentric roommate to rob a bank. Having planned the crime by watching bank-robber films, the amateur heist is doomed from the beginning.

Introduction
"A New Wave" is a 2007 American action, crime, and drama movie directed by Jason Carvey. The film is a legendary adventure comedy that depicts the story of a dreamer trapped in a dead-end task. The film stars renowned Hollywood actors like Andrew Keegan, Lacey Chabert, John Krasinski, and Dean Edwards. The storytelling combines reasonable elements with an animated break-in scene, that makes it a distinct flight for the viewers.

Plot Summary
The story revolves around the lead character, Desmond (played by Andrew Keegan). He is an artist and a hopeful graphic novelist with a tiresome bank job. He is disappointed with his mundane life and frequently escapes into his wild fantasies. One day, Desmond's discussion with his slacker friends, Gideon (John Krasinski) and Rupert (Dean Edwards), in some way culminates in them preparing a break-in on the bank where Desmond works, with the intent of stealing 2 million dollars.

In their quest for the bank job, the trio hires Julian (William Sadler), a has-been Hollywood director, cleaned up, broke and desperate, who begins planning out their break-in like a movie script, even planning to film the break-in. Foreshadowing imaginative yet harmful outcomes, Julian gets knotted in his fantasies and visions, which he aims to direct in real life.

Sub-Plot and Highlights
A subplot emerges with Julie (Lacey Chabert), Desmond's love interest, attempting to navigate their relationship in the middle of this precarious circumstance. Julie, unaware of his outrageous strategy, attempts to advise Desmond to leave his boring job and pursue his art full-time.

The movie also represents a significant emphasis on the power of visualization using an animated heist series. Carvey's remarkable story integrates truth with comic-strip dream, adding depth to the story. This representation contributes to verifying how Desmond sees the world.

Conclusion
Towards completion, the plot heads to an explosive climax when Desmond's dreams are interrupted by the harsh realities of life and the law. The bank heist, which was at first intended to be a harmless crime, turns out to be a thrilling, lethal, and unanticipated adventure for everyone included.

Remaining in between its comic book-style narrative and the unpredictable nature of real-world adventures, "A New Wave" provides its audience with an amusing satire of criminal offense episodes. It's a story about relationship, fantasies, and the thrilling unpredictability of life that is wonderfully covered under a cloak of funny, action, and drama.

Crucial Reception
Upon its release, the movie got blended evaluations from critics and the audience. Some praised it for its ingenious storytelling while others criticized it for its lack of focus. Nevertheless, it was lauded for its special mix of reality and animation, and strong efficiency from the cast.

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