Criminal (2004)

User Rating:

6.5/10   

Director:

Gregory Jacobs

Writers (WGA):

Fabián Bielinsky (film Nueve reinas)
Gregory Jacobs (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

7 October 2004 (Netherlands)

Genre:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

Ever get the feeling you're being played?

Plot:

Two con artists try to swindle a currency collector by selling him a counterfeit copy of an extremely rare currency bill.

Plot Keywords:

Counterfeit | Con Artist | Double Cross | Brother Sister Relationship | Bartender

Cast

John C. Reilly	...	Richard Gaddis
Diego Luna	...	Rodrigo
Maggie Gyllenhaal	...	Valerie
Peter Mullan	...	William Hannigan
Zitto Kazann	...	Ochoa
Jonathan Tucker	...	Michael
Laura Cerón	...	Waitress (as Laura Ceron)
Soledad St. Hilaire	...	Waitress #2
Ellen Geer	...	Grandma
Brandon Keener	...	Waiter / Daniel
Nick Anavio	...	Café Manager
Deborah Van Valkenburgh	...	Woman in Elevator
Maeve Quinlan	...	Heather / Soccer Man
Brent Sexton	...	Ron
Malik Yoba	...	Frank Hill

MPAA:

Rated R for language.

Runtime:

87 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | SDDS (8 channels) | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Canada:14A (Ontario) | Iceland:12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Finland:K-11 | Ireland:12A | Peru:14 | Singapore:NC-16 | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #40569) | Brazil:14 | Germany:6

Filming Locations:

Beverly Hills, California, USA

Company:

Criminal Films Inc.

Goofs:

Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Richard is talking to Valerie about sleeping with William, when the scene first cuts to them, his body and head are moving as if he is saying something, yet the words don't come out until 3 seconds later, then his body stops moving yet he's still saying something.

Quotes:

Richard Gaddis: [speaking to Rodrigo] You have one thing money and practice can't buy - you look like a nice guy.

Movie Connections:

Remake of Nueve reinas (2000)

Soundtrack:

El Corrido De Juan Garcia

What a film

I really, really, really think that EVERYONE should see this film. It was one of the most entertaining films I've watched all year. In a world where only morbid/ depressing movies are considered excellent and plot less, big-budget films rule the box-office it is nice to see a smaller budget film that has fun with itself.

The cast in this film is superb. Diego Luna especially gives a great performance. He is endearing, lovable, enthusiastic, and intelligent in his portrayal of "Brian." It was nice to see him in this context and I personally believe that he thrived in the part. He is an excellent actor and i have to admit that I am now a fan.I almost always guess the "surprise" ending in movies that claim to have one, but this film still has me wondering how i didn't get it. Do yourself a favor and see this movie!!!!!!!!!! I don't want to tell you the plot because I don't trust myself not to give anything away. If you enjoy caper/mystery/ entertaining movies go see this one.