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The Criminal
1999·Movie
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A , thriller: , but never gory, .
Good for date night · friends night · background watch
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Innocence Is No Protection
Jasper Rawlins, a none-too-successful musician, finds himself chatting with a beautiful woman at his neighborhood bar. She goes home with him, direct and frank in answer to his nervousness. During the night, someone breaks into his flat and cuts her throat. He runs into the arms of the police, who dismiss his story, but release him while they search for the weapon. He investigates the crime, and over the next few days, meets a knowing pornographer, hit men, and other schemers. As dead bodies pile up wherever he goes, the police are soon looking for him with guns drawn. As he discovers secrets about a shadowy corporation, the police close in. Can he find someone to trust?
Neo-Noir ThrillerMystery & IntrigueCriminal UnderworldPsychological TensionBleak AtmosphereComplex PlotMoral AmbiguityCharacter-Driven
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Is The Criminal worth watching?
55
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Criminal rated?
ViolenceSexual contentStrong language
Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and strong language.
How long is The Criminal?
1 h 39 min
The Criminal runs 1 h 39 min.
Will The Criminal make me laugh?
Light
A little. The humor is mostly dark humor and sharp wit.
Is The Criminal plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly plot-driven. Intrigue and mystery carry it more than its characters do.
Can I half-watch The Criminal?
Easy watchDemanding
Mostly, yes. It asks for some focus, but our viewing guide says you can drop in and out.
Is The Criminal good for date night?
Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch
Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance plays a supporting part.
Will The Criminal scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
Barely. The scares are mild. It's tense rather than scary.
Will I feel good after watching The Criminal?
BleakHopeful
Probably not. Its tone is bleak.
What language is The Criminal in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
What tropes does The Criminal use?
Pretty in MinkSinister ShivA Party, Also Known as an OrgyA MacGuffin Full of MoneyWardens Are EvilMight as Well Not Be in Prison at AllPrison RiotGetaway DriverMarket-Based TitleKilled OffscreenVulnerable ConvoyWater Wake-upand 13 more
TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Criminal, including Pretty in Mink, Sinister Shiv, A Party, Also Known as an Orgy.