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By Rule of Crow's Thumb

2012·Movie
2h 40min
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, family, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Constantly on the run from a vicious loan shark, two small-time con artists, Take and Tetsu, plan their biggest and most complex con yet in order to get revenge and retire from a life of crime. However, things get complicated when they cross paths with Mahiro, a young woman that Take inadvertently orphaned during a job gone awry years ago. Seeing Mahiro down on her luck, Take tries to relieve his guilt by taking her on as a partner, while hiding his true identity. But as his plan unfolds, Take discovers that he isn't the only one with a secret.
Japanese Crime ComedyCon ArtistsRedemptionFamily SecretsEmotionalCharacter-DrivenIntriguing PlotWell-ActedSocial Commentary

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Is By Rule of Crow's Thumb worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is By Rule of Crow's Thumb rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is By Rule of Crow's Thumb?

2 h 40 min

By Rule of Crow's Thumb runs 2 h 40 min.

What language is By Rule of Crow's Thumb in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.