Nightmare Alley
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(4 Stars) A film noire psychological thriller that keeps your interests, darkly.
Crime
West Side Story
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(3.5 *) Technically near perfect, but lacking in the dramatic storytelling.
2021 Oscar Crime Movies
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A summary of 2021’s Crime Films, and a look back to the best of 2020.
The White Tiger
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(3.5 Stars) An Indian tale of ambition and an indictment of Western capitalism.
Better Days
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(3.5 Stars) An interesting film with some very good dramatic elements. But seems to have some heavy-handed government overlays.
Promising Young Woman
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(4.5 Stars) A terrific thriller that is also a romantic comedy and a social commentary. Fun in many ways, but with an important message.
The 2020 Crime Genre Movies
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The Irishman (4.5 Stars) Joker (4.5 Stars) Knives Out (4 Stars) Les Miserables (3 Stars) Richard Jewell (3 Stars) IMDB Benchmark (The Godfather/12 Angry Men)
Irishman
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(4.5 Stars) In addition to what you expect, it shows that old folks still have huge creative talent. Still one of the best pictures of 2019.
Les Miserables
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(3 Stars) Interesting and well done, but not exactly memorable.
Knives Out
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(4 Stars) Does everything a mystery should do and then some. Sharp and witty.
Joker
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(4.5 Stars) Difficult to watch, especially right now. But perhaps necessary.
Shoplifters
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(3 Stars) Although critics rate this the second best movie of all 37, I found it tough to follow and lacking in empathy. This is one that probably deserves a second viewing.
Border
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(4 Stars) Perhaps the strangest film on this year’s list, it certainly keeps your attention.
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
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(4 Stars) This surprising little gem will leave a mark on your heart.
BlacKkKlansman
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(5 Stars) One of my favorite movies of the year, a black man joins the KKK. Although it sounds like a comedy, this is a Spike Lee movie full of important messages.