Writer-director Tom DeNucci, co-writer B. Dolan and a superb cast work hard to bring a fascinating, largely forgotten true story to life, though an inconsistent tone and an over-reliance on genre clichés keep the movie from realizing its potential.

If Palminteri ever gets another vehicle as suited to his talents as The Usual Suspects it'll be equally memorable, but this isn't it, evidenced by his laidback coasting through most of his scenes.

Some intriguing true-life source material and a gritty retro visual style are brushed aside in favor of genre clichés in this uneven heist thriller.

Despite the unusual setting and unlikely nature of its true story, "Vault" ends up treading very familiar territory.