The Last Days of American Crime (2020)

Introduction
"The Last Days of American Crime", launched in 2020, is an action-science fiction criminal activity thriller film directed by Olivier Megaton. The movie, based upon the 2009 graphic novel of the same name, stars Edgar Ramirez, Michael Pitt, Anna Brewster and Sharlto Copley. It provides a dystopian future where criminal offense is set to be banished by the government deploying a mind-control signal, rendering unlawful activities impossible.

Plot
In the future, the U.S. federal government develops the American Peace Initiative (API), a signal broadcast that makes it difficult for anyone to voluntarily commit criminal offenses. Graham, a profession criminal played by Edgar Ramírez, finds out about this from among his bros who works for the API's development group. He sets out to carry out the last huge heist in American history prior to the signal is broadcast.

Breckinridge Scott, played by Michael Pitt, rich and effective, prepares to beat the switch to the API signal by hacking it, needing Graham's skills for the task. Sharlto Copley's police officer character, Sawyer, is the disgruntled law enforcer who is being by force retired due to the API and has revenge in his mind.

The Last Heist
The plot focuses on this last break-in that involves stealing one billion dollars from a money-printing center and crossing the border into Canada prior to the API signal is activated. The plan is carried out with Scott's girlfriend, Shelby Dupree, played by Anna Brewster, likewise included and planning to double-cross Graham.

Double-Crossings and Climax
While carrying out the plan, they deal with several obstacles, including their personal disputes, external risks, and the looming API deadline. Sawyer becomes an unlikely ally in the climax, assisting Graham and Shelby versus Scott, who tries to double-cross them. In the end, Graham and Shelby manage to cross the border with the money, just as the API signal is activated in the remainder of the country.

Vital Analysis
"The Last Days of American Crime" provides a special concept, however the movie received combined reviews from critics and audiences. While the property is appealing, critics felt that its potential was not fully checked out. The movie's pacing and character development have been greatly criticized. However, its stylised cinematography, action sequences, and the performances of Ramirez and Brewster got some appreciation.

Conclusion
Eventually, "The Last Days of American Crime" attempts to wrestle with imposing ethical and philosophical themes on free will and control. Nevertheless, the strength lies in its heist-centric plot, depicted against a looming dystopian background. It is an interesting take on the category that, while not without its defects, offers an amusing look for those who appreciate crime thrillers with a twist.

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