Most films based on true events particularly true criminal events tend to treat their subjects very seriously.
I first learned about the heist when it actually happened, Hess told EW earlier this week.
I was in high school.

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I remember there were multiple news reports about it.
We were really lucky to have him on set and be our consultant while we shot the film.
He had a really good sense of humor in hindsight about everything that occurred.
So, how did he react to Galifianakis portrayal?
I was like, David, what did you think?
He was like, Man, I loved it.
[But] shooting myself in the butt, that didnt really happen.
That would be the one thing.
I dont want people to think I shot myself in the butt!
[Laughs] But he loved the movie.
But he knew that we were taking some liberties to make a funny movie.
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