November Criminals
November Criminals

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November Criminals

2017
Movie
86 min
English

When Addison investigates the murder of his friend Kevin with the help of Phoebe, they discover that the truth is darker than they had ever imagined.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes14%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users37%
Director: Sacha GervasiGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

Two high school seniors, the idealistic Addison and the rebellious Phoebe, decide to ditch their final exams for a secret adventure. They embark on a road trip to solve a local murder mystery, which leads them into a dangerous world of drugs, gangsters, and secrets. As they get closer to the truth, their relationship is tested, and they must confront the grim realities of the adult world.

Critical Reception

November Criminals was poorly received by critics, who found its plot convoluted and its characters underdeveloped. The film was criticized for its aimless narrative and failure to live up to the potential of its cast and premise. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and nonsensical plot.

  • Characters are poorly written and lack depth.

  • Ansel Elgort and Chloë Grace Moretz struggle to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the movie's confusing storyline and the lack of compelling character development. Many viewers felt the film was a waste of time and failed to deliver an engaging mystery or a satisfying romance.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 2011 young adult novel of the same name by Sam Munson.

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