Criminal Activities
Criminal Activities

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Criminal Activities

2015
Movie
94 min
English

Four young men make a risky investment together that gets them into trouble with the mob.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes44%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users53%
Director: Jackie Earle HaleyGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Four friends desperately need money and decide to get involved in a dangerous criminal enterprise orchestrated by a local mobster. What starts as a seemingly simple plan to rob a drug dealer quickly spirals out of control, forcing the friends into a desperate fight for survival as they become entangled in a violent game of cat and mouse.

Critical Reception

Criminal Activities received a mixed reception from critics, with many pointing to its predictable plot and uneven pacing. However, some appreciated the performances of the lead actors and the attempt at a gritty crime thriller. Audience reception was generally lukewarm, with comments often focusing on the film's darker tone and violent subject matter.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's ensemble cast, particularly John Travolta, offers some compelling performances.

  • Despite a promising setup, the plot becomes convoluted and loses its momentum.

  • The movie struggles to balance its dark tone with engaging storytelling.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while the film has some strong acting moments, particularly from John Travolta, many found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the overall execution lacking. Some viewers appreciated the attempt at a suspenseful crime drama, but others felt it didn't quite deliver on its potential.

Fun Fact

This film marked the directorial debut of actor Jackie Earle Haley.

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Dan_Tebasco

Dan_Tebasco

Although listed as a drama thriller this is really more of a dark comedy than anything else, a bit in the veins of _'SUICIDE KINGS (1997)'_ albeit not quite as good (but that would be asking a bit much from it tbh). Initially it feels li...

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