The setting makes the video seem like a western film. The opening quote is very atmospheric and sets the scene; the audience knows that something important is about to happen. This works well with the shots of everybody involved in the incident getting ready.
As the second verse begins, the men begin to walk purposefully. The impact of the chorus is enhanced by the robbers entering the bank from all sides and beginning the heist. However, the start of the third verse at 1:47 shows that the robbery hasn’t happened yet and that that the main character/singer is imagining the series of events in his head. I also like the way that another one of the team walks past him with the getaway van to demonstrate that this has been planned and more like a western/heist film
The use of guitars as guns adds the twist of it being a band and reminds the audience of the importance of music, as does the fact that the men have stolen sheet music, which enhances the idea of a world where music is the most precious thing and is kept in vaults.
The use of the synth solo during the montage allows the audience to see what has happened without having to focus too much on the lyrics.
The death of three of the getaway team at 3:27 tells the audience that the job has gone horribly wrong (in the singer’s mind).
I also like the parody of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid at the end.
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