All You Need is Crime
All You Need is Crime

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All You Need is Crime

2019
Movie
98 min
Italian

In the present day, three friends to make ends meet invent a "criminal tour" for the places which were scenes of the Banda della Magliana criminal acts, even with vintage clothes. Suddenly they are catapulted in the 1982, during the Spain World Cup, facing the real Banda della Magliana, which at that time had the control over illegal bets.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Giampaolo MorelliGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A bumbling police commissioner and his team are tasked with investigating a series of art thefts. As they delve deeper into the criminal underworld, they find themselves entangled in a web of deception and unexpected alliances. The investigation takes a comical turn as the officers try to outsmart a cunning thief.

Critical Reception

All You Need is Crime received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its lighthearted approach to the crime genre and the chemistry between the leads, while others found the plot predictable and the humor inconsistent. Audiences generally enjoyed its comedic elements and straightforward entertainment value.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its comedic timing and the performances of its lead actors.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot that offered few surprises.

  • Found to be a light and entertaining, though not particularly groundbreaking, crime comedy.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, highlighting the film's humor and enjoyable performances. Some viewers noted that while amusing, the film doesn't offer much depth or originality within the crime-comedy genre.

Fun Fact

The film is an Italian production, blending elements of Italian crime films with a distinct comedic sensibility.

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