Crime Story (2021)

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When ex-mob boss Ben Myers is targeted in a home robbery, he goes on a deadly rampage of vengeance. But with his family caught in the crosshairs, Myers must finally face the consequences of his dark past.

Film Summary
"Crime Story" is a 2021 American thriller criminal offense film directed by Adam Lipsius and starring Richard Dreyfuss and Mira Sorvino. It focuses around an aging patriarch displaced of retirement after his home is broken by a home intrusion.

Plot Summary
Richard Dreyfuss plays the function of Ben Myers, a senior and gruff retired mob enforcer living a life of privacy in a quiet neighborhood. Myers ends up being drew back into the harmful underworld he left long ago when his home is broken into, with his important and nostalgic products taken.

Ravaged by the loss of his treasured items, Myers discovers restored function and returns to his former life to discover the wrongdoers, quickly realizing that they become part of a larger crime syndicate. Myers' quest for justice involves getting tangled up with the effective and malicious underworld once again, which threatens not only his life but also those he cares about.

Character Analysis
Mira Sorvino plays the function of Detective Kelly Garcia, who is tasked with fixing the crime involving Myers' home intrusion. She rapidly identifies Myers' inherent threat due to his previous ties with the underworld. Despite her efforts to stop him from setting off a gang war, Myers stubbornly continues his unsafe mission for individual justice.

In "Crime Story", Richard Dreyfuss shows his acting prowess as Ben Myers, transforming convincingly from an aging retired person to a skilled, ruthless mob enforcer. Dreyfuss's character is intricate and multi-layered, handling age, loss, and previous injury, even as he browses the crime-infested underbelly of the city.

Critical Reception
Evaluations for "Crime Story" have actually been blended. While the efficiencies of the lead actors, especially Dreyfuss, have actually been praised, the movie's plot and pacing got criticism. Some critics found the script lacking depth, and others felt that the story arcs were periodically foreseeable and cliché. Nevertheless, the movie still managed to keep stress and thriller throughout.

Conclusion
"Crime Story" is a gritty criminal offense thriller that checks out themes of aging, loss, past errors, and the lengths one would go to seek justice or revenge. With strong performances from the primary cast and an engaging if rather predictable plot, the movie provides a tense and dark view into the world of the mob. Regardless of its shortcomings, "Crime Story" can be seen as a rather bleak commentary on life, modification, and the trouble of escaping one's past, making it an interesting expect fans of the genre.

Top Cast

  • Richard Dreyfuss (small)
    Richard Dreyfuss
    Ben Myers
  • Mira Sorvino (small)
    Mira Sorvino
    Nick
  • D.W. Moffett (small)
    D.W. Moffett
    Congressman Billings
  • Cress Williams (small)
    Cress Williams
    Jimmy
  • Pruitt Taylor Vince (small)
    Pruitt Taylor Vince
    Tommy
  • Derek Russo (small)
    Derek Russo
    Rob
  • Haviland Stillwell (small)
    Haviland Stillwell
    Joanne
  • Andrea Frankle (small)
    Andrea Frankle
    Carrie Billings
  • Alejandra Rivera Flaviá (small)
    Alejandra Rivera Flaviá
    Celina Sánchez
  • Tye Claybrook Jr.
    Reggie
  • Kevin Holloway-Harris (small)
    Kevin Holloway-Harris
    Detective Willis