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Aubrey Plaza is very good in <em>'Emily the Criminal'</em>. I've predominantly seen her in comedic roles, so it's good to see her act in something thriller-ly. I enjoyed her performance from beginning to end, no complaints whatsoever. Th...
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Emily the Criminal
2022
Movie
97 min
English
Desperate for income, Emily takes a shady gig buying goods with stolen credit cards supplied by a charismatic middleman named Youcef. Seduced by the quick cash and illicit thrills, they hatch a plan to take their business to the next level.
Insights
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users85%
Director: John Patton Ford•Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Plot Summary
A young woman drowning in student debt takes a gig as a "down bad" delivery driver, but quickly gets entangled in a dangerous credit card fraud scheme. As she navigates the illicit world, she finds herself drawn deeper into its seductive power and increasing risks. The film explores the desperation and moral compromises faced by those struggling in precarious economic situations.
Critical Reception
Emily the Criminal received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for Aubrey Plaza's performance and the film's tense, relevant exploration of economic anxieties. Critics lauded its grounded portrayal of a character pushed to extreme measures by systemic pressures.
What Reviewers Say
Aubrey Plaza delivers a compelling and nuanced performance as a woman driven to crime by financial desperation.
The film effectively captures the anxieties of the gig economy and mounting student debt.
Offers a tense and thrilling narrative with sharp social commentary.
Google audience: Viewers praised the film's realistic portrayal of financial struggles and the lead actor's captivating performance. Many found the story to be intense and thought-provoking, resonating with the pressures faced by young adults.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2022.
Fun Fact
Director John Patton Ford was inspired to write the script after witnessing a real-life credit card fraud scheme unfold at a local supermarket.
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Ahmad
While “Emily the Criminal” isn't for everyone, it does succeed on many fronts. It's not your run-of-the-mill crime flick; instead, it's an in-depth look at the mind of its main character and examination of criminal behaviour. The film's ove...
rsanek
Solid film, very cool to see Aubrey Plaza in more serious roles (I'm mostly familiar with her through *Parks and Rec*). Ending didn't really give me the resolution I was looking for, however, and mirroring the way Emily started (except now ...
The Movie Mob
**Emily the Criminal's intriguing story and committed performance from Aubrey Plaza brought great high notes, but slow sections and a sad conclusion added some low notes.** Emily the Criminal chronicles a woman's impossible struggle to f...
Nathan
Emily the Criminal is a brilliant look at the stakes a person will go to in order to dig themselves out of crippling student debt. I had a really good time with the film, Aubrey Plaza is fantastic as the lead, she carried this movie and mad...
Manuel São Bento
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/other-films-watched-spoiler-free-review-sundance/#emily "Emily the Criminal boasts two phenomenal performances from Aubrey Plaza and Theo Rossi, but its by-the-numbers c...