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- 2004
- R
- Warner Independent Pictures (WIP)
- 1 h 27 m
- 2004
- R
- Warner Independent Pictures (WIP)
- 1 h 27 m
Summary Set in Los Angeles over the course of 24 hours, Criminal follows a day in the life of two smalltime bunco artists who stumble upon a foolproof, and extremely lucrative, scam. (Warner Bros.)
Directed By: Gregory Jacobs
Written By: Fabián Bielinsky, Steven Soderbergh, Gregory Jacobs
- 2004
- R
- Warner Independent Pictures (WIP)
- 1 h 27 m
- 2004
- R
- Warner Independent Pictures (WIP)
- 1 h 27 m
Criminal
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8.7
Where to Watch
Summary Set in Los Angeles over the course of 24 hours, Criminal follows a day in the life of two smalltime bunco artists who stumble upon a foolproof, and extremely lucrative, scam. (Warner Bros.)
Directed By: Gregory Jacobs
Written By: Fabián Bielinsky, Steven Soderbergh, Gregory Jacobs
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 35 Critic Reviews
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57% Positive
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43% Mixed
15 Reviews
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 35 Critic Reviews
61
57% Positive
20 Reviews
20 Reviews
43% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Captures Los Angeles in a straightforward, naturalistic way, neighborhood-hopping like a native.
The movie is fast and fun. Best of all are the actors, who likewise seem to know they've lucked into a rare good gig.
Reilly and Luna make a chemically appealing screen team. Reilly, one of the best working actors in the indie side of things, is wonderfully world-weary, manipulative and roguishly charming.
Although Criminal retains its source material's cleverness and intricate plotting, something seems to have been lost in the translation.
In the end, coincidence undoes Criminal.
Here's the problem: The movie was made just four years ago by Argentinian director Fabian Bielinsky. It is called "Nine Queens," and it is vastly superior to this blah U.S. remake from director Gregory Jacobs.
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 46 User Ratings
8.7
87% Positive
40 Ratings
40 Ratings
7% Mixed
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7% Negative
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User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 46 User Ratings
8.7
87% Positive
40 Ratings
40 Ratings
7% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
7% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
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Production Company
Warner Independent Pictures (WIP),
2929 Productions,
Section Eight,
Criminal Films Inc.
Release Date Sep 10, 2004
Duration 1 h 27 m
Rating R
Tagline By the time you figure it out ...you've been had.
Awards
Venice Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
