Crime 101 is the biggest studio movie surprise of the year: a smart, sleek, nail-biting crime thriller that feels increasingly rare in today’s blockbuster landscape.
Based on Don Winslow’s novella of the same name, the film follows a string of high-end jewel thefts along the Pacific Coast that appear to be connected by one thing: a thief (Chris Hemsworth) operating by a strict set of rules. What unfolds is a tense cat-and-mouse chase through L.A. where a detective (Mark Ruffalo), a criminal (Barry Keoghan), and a corporate player (Halle Berry) all circle the same score. It’s a familiar setup on paper, but the execution is what elevates it: precise, controlled, and confident enough to let the tension breathe.
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