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Life of Crime
2013 94 min United States of America R 18+
★6.0
Comedy, Crime
Director: Daniel Schechter
🎭 Based on
«The Switch»
byElmore Leonard
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Description
Two common criminals get more than they bargained for after kidnapping the wife of a corrupt real-estate developer who shows no interest in paying the $1 million dollar ransom for her safe return.
Budget:
$12M
US Gross:
$265,452
Worldwide:
$265,452
Starring
Jennifer Aniston
Actor
Yasiin Bey
Actor
Isla Fisher
Actor
Key opinion
Life of Crime is a tonal hybrid that struggles to find a balance between dark comedy, crime thriller, and drama, often resulting in a viewing experience many find sluggish or lackluster. While Jennifer Aniston's performance is widely recognized as the film's primary anchor, audience and critical reception remain polarized by the director's unconventional, understated approach and the film's failure to meet expectations of a mainstream comedy.
| Acting | Jennifer Aniston delivers a committed, charismatic performance that serves as the film's central redeeming quality for most viewers. | |
| Production | The production design successfully captures a nostalgic and authentic 1970s atmosphere through its costumes, interiors, and period-specific aesthetic. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is a point of contention: some viewers appreciate the contemplative, unhurried tempo, while many others find it boring, sluggish, and prone to dragging. | |
| Theme | The genre blending is divisive, with some critics praising its dark, ironic, and theatrical tone, while others argue it fails to effectively function as either a comedy or a crime drama. | |
| Humor | Expectations regarding humor are largely unmet, as the film delivers few actual jokes and relies on a stark, bleak tone that alienates audiences expecting a standard lighthearted crime comedy. |