Crime 101

(15) 2 hours 20 minutes
Director: Bart Layton
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Halle Berry, Corey Hawkins, Nick Noltes
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Mike Davis is a disciplined jewel thief who operates around Route 101 in Los Angeles. Never using violence and leaving no DNA evidence, he has flown under the radar of the authorities for years.

When a diamond heist leaves him shaken, Mike cuts ties with his colleague and plans his own robbery by trying to convince an insurance broker to turn on her firm. But his colleague isn’t happy with their break, and the broker won’t be so easily swayed. With an LAPD detective noticing his methods and pattern, Mike finds himself in a seemingly inescapable situation.

Adapted from the Don Winslow novel of the same name, this crime thriller pays homage to the LA-based noirs of classic Hollywood with morally grey, contradictory characters and tense action sequences.

“It’s refreshing to see a grown-up big-screen thriller this well crafted — and one that cares for its grounded characters and their predicaments.” Time Out

“A highly watchable spectacle, leaving a sizzling streak of rubber on the tarmac.” The Guardian

“a slick and successful crime thriller” Mashable

15: strong language, threat, violence, sex references