Crafty
Crafty

Movie spotlight

Crafty

2018
Movie
4 min
English

Produced for Glass Eye Pix as part of their 2018 Creepy Christmas Film Festival, in which each short is inspired by a holiday-themed word. This film, the ninth in the series, is inspired by the word "Christmas tree."

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Metacritic39/100
Google Users68%
Director: D. J. CarusoGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Dominic Toretto is living a quiet life with his family when a dangerous new threat emerges. A mysterious and ruthless cyberterrorist known as Cipher forces Dom to work for her, betraying his team and putting them all in grave danger. The team must band together to stop Cipher and clear Dom's name, uncovering a conspiracy that reaches far beyond their immediate struggles.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited a predictable plot and a lack of originality. However, it was a significant box office success, pleasing many fans with its signature action sequences and car chases.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its elaborate and exciting action set pieces.

  • Criticized for its convoluted and unbelievable plot.

  • Noted for Vin Diesel's continued commitment to the franchise.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the high-octane action and car stunts that are a hallmark of the franchise, though some found the plot to be overly complicated and lacking in logical consistency. Vin Diesel's performance was often highlighted as a strong point.

Fun Fact

The film features a scene where the characters use a submarine for a chase, which was one of the most expensive sequences in the franchise's history to produce.

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