Criminal (2004) Criminal

Criminal ★★½ 2004 (R) Experienced con man takes a novice under his wing to help bilk a rich collector. But like most con/heist flicks, everything is not what it seems. Complex and enjoyable remake of Argentine filmmaker Fabian Bielinski's "Nine Queens." Reilly and Luna give great performances, as do Gyllenhaal and Mullan. Fun in the vein of "Matchstick Men", full of twists and turns with a terrific payoff. 87m/C DVD. US John C. Reilly, Diego Luna, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jonathan Tucker, Peter Mullan; Director: Gregory Jacobs; Writer: Gregory Jacobs, Sam Lowry; Writer: Chris Menges; Cameo: Alex Wurman.

At-a-glance
Year Released 2004
Rating R
Length (in minutes) 87
Display Color
Formats DVD
Filmed In United States
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Maggie Gyllenhaal
Actor John C. Reilly
Actor Peter Mullan
Actor Diego Luna
Actor Jonathan Tucker
Cameo Alex Wurman
Cinematographer Chris Menges
Director Gregory Jacobs
Writer Gregory Jacobs
Writer Sam Lowry