The Crew
The Crew

The Crew

2008
Movie
117 min
English

Hoping to raise enough capital to finance a legitimate business and leave behind his life of crime, Liverpool underworld boss Ged Brennan sends his brother Ratter and a crew to pull a daring final heist. But when Ratter kills a drug kingpin during the job, Brennan must turn to rival crook Franner to avert an all-out gangland war.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes11%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users43%
Director: Justin ZackhamGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Four aging New York mobsters, facing death and disarray in their twilight years, decide to pull off one last heist together. They reunite to steal back the money they believe was owed to them from their old boss, embarking on a caper that is more about camaraderie and settling old scores than actual profit. The ensuing mission tests their loyalty and their aging bodies, leading to unexpected and often darkly humorous consequences.

Critical Reception

The Crew received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot uninspired and the performances unconvincing. Audiences also found the film to be a weak entry in the crime genre, often citing its predictable narrative and lack of originality. It failed to make a significant impact at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a tired premise and uninspired execution, failing to deliver a compelling crime narrative.
  • Performances are uneven, with the talented cast unable to elevate the weak script.
  • Ultimately a forgettable and predictable addition to the mob genre.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'The Crew' to be a disappointing film, with many criticizing its unoriginal plot and lack of engaging characters. Some viewers appreciated the attempt at a nostalgic crime story but felt it fell short of its potential, leading to a low overall approval rating.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more serious crime drama, but the script was heavily rewritten to incorporate more comedic elements, which ultimately did not resonate with critics or audiences.

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“Ged” (Scot Williams) has made a very good living over the years and now lives an outwardly respectable life with his family in London. Meantime, though, he is investing a cool £250,000 in one last scheme to raise him millions and hopefully...