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Small Crimes

  • 20172017
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 35m
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5.8/10
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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in Small Crimes (2017)
A disgraced former cop, fresh off a six-year prison sentence for attempted murder, returns home looking for redemption but winds up trapped in the mess he left behind.
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A disgraced former cop, fresh off a six-year prison sentence for attempted murder - returns home looking for redemption but winds up trapped in the mess he left behind.A disgraced former cop, fresh off a six-year prison sentence for attempted murder - returns home looking for redemption but winds up trapped in the mess he left behind.A disgraced former cop, fresh off a six-year prison sentence for attempted murder - returns home looking for redemption but winds up trapped in the mess he left behind.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
8.5K
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  • Director
    • E.L. Katz
  • Writers
    • E.L. Katz(screenplay by)
    • Macon Blair(screenplay by)
    • David Zeltserman(based upon the novel Small Crimes by)
  • Stars
    • Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
    • Robert Forster
    • Jacki Weaver
  • Director
    • E.L. Katz
  • Writers
    • E.L. Katz(screenplay by)
    • Macon Blair(screenplay by)
    • David Zeltserman(based upon the novel Small Crimes by)
  • Stars
    • Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
    • Robert Forster
    • Jacki Weaver
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    • 51User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
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    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
    • Joe Denton
    Robert Forster
    Robert Forster
    • Joe Denton Sr.
    Jacki Weaver
    Jacki Weaver
    • Irma Denton
    Molly Parker
    Molly Parker
    • Charlotte Boyd
    Gary Cole
    Gary Cole
    • Dan Pleasant
    Macon Blair
    Macon Blair
    • Scotty Caldwell
    Michael Kinney
    • Phil Coakley
    Daniela Sandiford
    Daniela Sandiford
    • Cara Coakley
    Shawn Lawrence
    Shawn Lawrence
    • Manny Vassey
    Pat Healy
    Pat Healy
    • Junior Vassey
    Eddie Holland
    • Vassey Kid #1
    Jasson Finney
    Jasson Finney
    • Vassey Thug #1
    Anatoly Zinoviev
    • Vassey Thug #2
    Glen Bowser
    • Abraham
    Larry Fessenden
    Larry Fessenden
    • Earl
    Tara Yelland
    Tara Yelland
    • Toni
    Derek Barnes
    Derek Barnes
    • Rooster
    Tyrone Benskin
    Tyrone Benskin
    • Chaplain
    • Director
      • E.L. Katz
    • Writers
      • E.L. Katz(screenplay by)
      • Macon Blair(screenplay by)
      • David Zeltserman(based upon the novel Small Crimes by)
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    • Trivia
      In the novel, Phil Coakley and his daughter Cara are Caucasian. In the film, they are African American.
    • Goofs
      When Joe is pouring wine for himself and Charlotte, about half way through the film, he looks in the fridge at some morphine and the fridge door doesn't close properly.
    • Quotes

      Manny Vassey: [on his deathbed] You know, sometimes when I'm sleeping, I think I see what hell looks like... And it ain't fire, and it ain't devils. You know what it is? It's just me. And I ain't no goddamn stool pigeon!

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Goldie Hawn/Nikolaj Coster-Waldau/Brian Reed/Mary J. Blige (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Oh Sweet Where Am I
      Written and Performed by Kyle McNeill

      Courtesy of Kyle McNeill

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    7/10
    1 Of 3 Netflix Gems From 2017
    E.L. Katz directs and co-writes an appreciable crime drama. I knew this film was going to be beguiling from the first scene when Joe, the central character, explains to the prison's chaplain about how he has changed during his jail stint. Upon leaving the chaplain asks Joe, "Would you like to take communion"? Joe replies, "Oh no. I'm all good". This film has considerable direction, cinematography, screenplay and acting. All of the artists involved deliver appreciable performances with Forster, Parker, Weaver and Cole standing out, but Coster-Waldau commands the screen. The plot revolves around Joe Denton who is a former cop being released from jail after serving a six year sentence. He returns to his hometown feeling the need to seek absolution for his past actions. His first goal is to reunite with his children, but they have moved and no one in the family wants Joe near the children due to the chaos he causes. Joe was in debt to a mob boss, Manny for gambling. Joe and another cop Dan had to repay Manny by carrying out any task he assigned. One task leads to the death of Joe's partner, Billy and the disfigurement of an attorney, Phil. Upon his release Phil sets a trap using his daughter Cara but Joe defends himself and brutally beats the men off. Cara is terrified and unwilling to testify against Joe. Phil informs Joe that he can press charges against the men but he's not interested. Joe takes a verbal thrashing from Dan who tells him he'd kill him in Phil wasn't in the room and calls him a Judas. Joe simply wants to put everything in the past and seek redemption. Soon after Joe and Dan meet in a ballpark only to find out that Dan drags Joe back into trouble. He gives Joe cash that was owed to him from six years earlier and then informs him that Manny is on his death bed, has embraced religion and is going to spill the beans on everyone's past. Joe must dispose of Manny. During Joe's quest for vindication and trying to carry out his task he learns that Phil wants the chair for him, he meets Manny's hospice worker Charlotte and takes a severe beating from Manny's son Junior. Joe's attempt to take out Manny is interrupted and Dan suggests he take out Phil instead. Dan threatens Joe's family and insists there can not be an indictment. Joe can't bring himself to killing Phil but through a prostitute comes up with a plan to bribe Phil so nobody gets hurt. He plants a video camera at a set up in a hotel room, but things don't go as planned and two deaths occur in the room. All the while Joe is building a relationship with Charlotte and is trying to rebuild a relationship with his congenial father and harassing mother. Charlotte believes in second chances and steps in to handle Manny, but gets caught in the act. This leads to a showdown at Junior's quarry when all of the sudden the brother of Joe's slain partner, Scotty shows up and all hell breaks loose. Joe also gets a call from Dan congratulating him on a job well done with Phil, but Joe has no idea what he's talking about. In the end Joe returns home to collect his stash of money with the intention of giving it to his kids, but his father will have nothing to do with that. The plot is crisp, clever, insightful, duplicitous, intelligent and has a cathartic ending. There are some themes in this film. Through a discussion between Joe and his father we learn that Joe is not a product of his upbringing or environment. His actions are due to his inner-self and narcissism. We also learn that sometimes redemption can only be achieved through self sacrifice. Bygones be bygones and apologizing just doesn't cut it. This is a competent film in it's genre. It's actually one of three Netflix Originals that were released in 2017 that are hidden gems considering some of the abysmal content available. The other two films are, "Shimmer Lake" and "I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore". That's just my opinion.
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    • May 10, 2019

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    • Release date
      • April 28, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vòng Xoáy Thiện Ác
    • Filming locations
      • Montreal, Québec, Canada(Offices)
    • Production companies
      • Rumble Films (II)
      • Rooks Nest Entertainment
      • FAIRMOUNT FILMS
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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