Bad Boy – Movie Review
First Reaction – Bad Boy dives more into the life of Jeremy Bailey, rather than his potential involvement with the case.
Where to Watch
Bad Boy is on digital 20 October from Miracle Media.
Director: Terry Stone, Richard Turner
Plot: A gang of armed men raided the Securitas depot in Tonbridge – the robbery became the UK’s largest ever cash heist with £53 million stolen. Following the hit, 36 arrests were made, one of the accused was Jeremy Bailey. Following a gruelling four years of police questioning and trials, Bailey was dropped of all charges, but to this day, the robbery still casts a dark shadow over his life.
Runtime: 1 Hour 13 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Verdict on Bad Boy
Recap
The documentary follows the life and times of Jeremy Bailey. He grew up in a rough neighbourhood, dealing with police brutality. However, he escaped that life and became an elite Prizefighter. Meanwhile, he gets accused of being part of one of the UK’s largest ever cash heists. We follow his battle with the law and find his place in the world. It highlights his lifestyle, which grabs the attention of the law and leaves him using the words to keep situations calm.
Best Parts
This works well at showing both sides of the lifestyle of someone who gets put on the radar of the police. It shows how calm he was in dealing with the problems he faced over the years.
Worst Parts
The movie doesn’t put enough focus on why Jeremy was investigated for the robbery. This is the bigger story, why he was such a big person of interest and connections with the people involved. It puts a lot of focus on someone who lives life on the edge, and draws the attention of the police.
Final Thoughts –Bad Boy does examine the life of someone involved in attracting police attention.
