Crime 101
Crime 101

Crime 101

2026Movie141 minEnglish

When an elusive thief whose high-stakes heists unfold along the iconic 101 freeway in Los Angeles eyes the score of a lifetime, with hopes of this being his final job, his path collides with a disillusioned insurance broker who is facing her own crossroads. Determined to crack the case, a relentless detective closes in on the operation, raising the stakes even higher.

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Director: Bart LaytonGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Based on the novel by John Alpern and Joyce Carol Oates, the film follows two veteran LAPD detectives who find themselves on a collision course with a mysterious and elusive jewel thief.

Critical Reception

As of late 2023, the film has not yet been released, so critical reception is unavailable. However, the source material, John Alpern and Joyce Carol Oates' novel 'Crime 101,' was generally well-received for its suspenseful narrative and complex characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Anticipation is high for the film due to its star-studded cast and the acclaimed director.
  • The source material suggests a complex cat-and-mouse narrative that could translate well to the screen.
  • Audiences are eager to see how the talent involved will bring this crime thriller to life.

Google audience: No audience reviews are available yet as the film has not been released.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the acclaimed 2021 novel of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates, known for her extensive and varied literary works.

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Brent Marchant

Brent Marchant

It’s been said that crime doesn’t pay, but, as this notion is often portrayed in the movies, that’s only true if one gets caught. Perpetrators skilled in covering their tracks frequently manage to find a way around the law, provided, of cou...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

The aptly named "Crime 101" looks a lot like any by the numbers entry-level script for an action crime drama/thriller. There's exactly nothing new on offer here. Unless you are 100% new to the genre, this film will feel overly familiar,...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

“Davis” (Chris Hemsworth) is one of those rare breeds of thieves. He has scruples about violence and so always wants to avoid hurting those whom he robs. It’s a sound policy as usually it is the couriers he is relieving of their diamonds, o...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

Full review: https://movieswetextedabout.com/crime-101-movie-review-chris-hemsworth-and-mark-ruffalo-anchor-a-heat-lite-crime-thriller/ Rating: B "Crime 101 asserts itself as a solid and extremely competent crime thriller that, while ...