Crimetime
Crimetime

Crimetime

1996Movie118 minEnglish

The star of a TV crime reenactment show becomes caught up in the mind of the killer he is playing.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Dominique DeruddereGenres: Crime, Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

Two hitmen, the methodical "Sid" and the erratic "Buddy," are sent to murder a gangster's wife. However, their mission is complicated by the arrival of "Sylvia," a mysterious woman with a hidden agenda. As the night unfolds, loyalties shift and violence escalates in unexpected ways. The film blends dark humor with gritty crime elements.

Critical Reception

Crimetime received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its blend of dark comedy and violent crime to be uneven and its plot somewhat convoluted. While some performances, particularly Crispin Glover's, were noted, the film ultimately failed to make a significant critical impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's attempt at a quirky, dark crime comedy was seen as largely unsuccessful.
  • Crispin Glover's performance was frequently cited as a highlight, though not enough to save the film.
  • The plot was often criticized for being confusing and lacking coherence.

Google audience: Audience reception for Crimetime is not widely documented on Google, making it difficult to summarize specific user likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Dominique Deruddere, also directed the Oscar-nominated short film 'Het Dagelijks Leven' (The Daily Life) in 1990.

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