Criminal (2004) Critic Reviews

Captures Los Angeles in a straightforward, naturalistic way, neighborhood-hopping like a native.Read the full review

Just as exciting and socially vivid as Bielinsky's. Yet, somehow it's more stressful. The American characters practically sweat desperation.Read the full review

A respectable caper movie in the tradition of "The Sting" and David Mamet's "Heist."Read the 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 the 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 the 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 the 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 the full review

The casting falters on every level compared with Queens.Read the 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 the full review