This is one of those rare movie experiences that leaves you feeling positive. Bank of Dave is about how entrepreneurship for a positive cause can have many trials and errors but still lead to growth and new beginnings. The setting of Burnley, UK is a place where resources and economics go together. It is a place where community and outreach are presented in an encouraging fashion. The film has many fascinating moments seen through the eyes of Dave (our main character played by Rory Kinnear). The story is majestic from a comedic perspective and leaves viewers enriched.

In the film, Dave is the true story of a self-employed man who has a goal of building a community bank. The intention of his bank is to help businesses stay afloat and keep growing to be more successful. Dave’s colleagues and attorneys are Hugh (played by Joel Fry) and Clarence (played by Angus Wright). Dave sells minibuses and continues to help build foundations for small businesses. The story involves the various obstacles Dave faces but shows that an attitude of hard work is essential.

The moving parts required to get Dave’s bank open showcase how the different businesses he wants to help have different problems. Many have been impacted by the recession and a negative economy. Diversity is Dave’s mission because he wants a true community bank. The people around him in Burnley, UK are what matters to him most. Bank of Dave made me ponder the importance of building blocks for success. The story sends the message that debt or business closings of businesses do not represent a complete failure. The film makes it clear that there are resources, even if accessing them is multi-stepped and time-consuming.

Dave says himself, “It’s about the quality of life for the whole community.” Those words connect to the enlightening moments regarding the mission of the bank (and film.) I love how the film and the true story focus on the fact that Dave’s mission is to help those in debt. He believes that those in poverty will find encouragement and that his bank can provide support. Helping those in need crawl out of their frustrations based on errors in the past.

Ultimately, the brilliant part is that Dave’s bank is intended for those to get back what they once lost. There are some legal issues for Dave around this practice, especially with loan operations, and some minor deficits. Overall, there is a positive angle in all of Bank of Dave.

The film is filled with foundations, numbers, banking scenarios, and countless invigorating moments. Bank of Dave does lack in a few scenes, but its entrepreneurship and businessman vibes hold true and are excellent. It is truly a different type of film that is based on a true story. It does not try to over-analyze, be over dramatic, or misrepresent its characters or the nature of their issues. It is just neutral and faithful. Three out of four stars for Bank of Dave.