Movie #922 "Criminal" is a heist film with a good, satisfying ending I did not see coming......that being said, I have to say that I am a sucker for heist films --- it's something my husband and I both like to watch, so we seek these out. I bought this gem of a film at a Blockbuster close out for $2 and I'm glad I did because it was quite enjoyable. Now it wouldn't be as enjoyable if you saw the original movie ("Nine Queens") which is what this film is based on, because you'd know the ending. But if you didn't see it, John C. Reilly is fun to watch in here, and I think heist films are a delightful genre to spend time watching --- they are worthwhile because they become a think lesson for the audience member to try a figure out just what the real story is. I'm going to quit while I'm ahead so I don't give anything away, but this is a good find. And if you can't find it, just ask me to lend it to you because I own it. hah!
Criminal2004R87 minutes I give it 4 stars out of 5
Con man Richard Gaddis (John C. Reilly) teams up with newbie Rodrigo (Diego Luna) for a heist that's a little bigger than his usual projects: They'll filch an antique currency note from a customer when he blows into town at the casino where Gaddis trolls for victims. But it seems the pair will need help, which lessens Gaddis's take. Plus, his sister (Maggie Gyllenhaal) seems dead-set on spoiling his criminal fun. (Remade from Nine Queens.)
- Cast:
- John C. Reilly, Diego Luna, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Mullan, Zitto Kazann, Jonathan Tucker, Laura Ceron, Soledad St. Hilaire, Ellen Geer, Brandon Keener, Nick Anavio, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Maeve Quinlan, Brent Sexton, Malik Yoba
- Genre:
- Heist Films, Crime Thrillers, Indie Comedies, Thrillers
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