Criminal

Captures Los Angeles in a straightforward, naturalistic way, neighborhood-hopping like a native.Read Full Review »

Apart from Luna's exquisitely subtle performance, Criminal's strongest suit is the so-artless-it's-artful cinematography by Chris Menges, which gives the impression of being shot by a fly on the wall. Similarly, Alex Wurman's jazz-infused score contributes to the improvisational atmosphere.Read Full Review »

A respectable caper movie in the tradition of "The Sting" and David Mamet's "Heist."Read Full Review »

Just as exciting and socially vivid as Bielinsky's. Yet, somehow it's more stressful. The American characters practically sweat desperation.Read Full Review »

Even with its tepid lead performance, Criminal is a clever and diverting caper film. At least, it is as long as you don't think too hard about it.Read Full Review »

The main reason to see Criminal isn't for the mental workout it might offer but simply to watch these two appealing performers act and act and act.Read Full Review »

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.Read Full Review »

The performances are winning -- Gyllenhaal is particularly sharp as an aggrieved sibling, and there's mutual zing in her scenes with Reilly.Read Full Review »

The casting falters on every level compared with Queens.Read Full Review »

Since you have probably not seen "Nine Queens," Criminal will be new to you, and I predict you'll like the remake about as much as I liked the original -- three stars' worth. If, however, you've seen "Nine Queens," you may agree that some journeys, however entertaining, need only be taken once.Read Full Review »