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  "description": "I will watch and compare every single heist movie and compare it to Heat because Heat is the pinnacle of the genre. Crime 101 occupies a similar cinematic space. Davis shows shade's of Neil McCauley — a well-appointed home, a love interest that knows little about him, a professionalism and dedication to craft. Mark Ruffalo's Lou is tired (not unlike his portrayal of Tom Brandis in Task ), Halle Berry's Sharon gets swept up and becomes pivotal to the heist while Barry Keoghan plays Ormon perfectly — taught, unpredictable and with a disorganized edge that leaves you knowing he'll snap but wondering when and how. It's refreshing to see a heist film with interesting characters. Whether that's Lou as the cop who's not crooked, but dedicated and willing to take an out when presented with one. Or Sharon who's happy to screw bosses that have done as much to her and still comes out ahead. Or Davis, a crook with a code guiding his actions and the requisite humanity and vulnerability to pursue Maya. Nick Nolte? He's perfect in his role as the fence. Money, as far as character names go, is hardly creative but it makes his role and loyalty abundantly clear. Having grown up in southern California, it's a bit strange to see the landmarks chosen for this in film. Ok, yes, sure, Los Angeles is an ever present backdrop. Santa Barbara? Mugu rock? Not so much. They're picturesque but often overlooked. They're quiet places and either good hideaways or an unexpected target for a job. This is so close to perfect. Maybe it is or maybe it will be when I rewatch it in the future. It's not over reliant on chases or violence, though it will happily use either when necessary. That scene in the hotel room with the rich shit that's more concerned with his money than his fiancé? The only unbelievable part of this is the lack of any depiction of the abject misery that comes with navigating the 101 as it passes through Los Angeles.",
  "path": "/watching/movies/crime-101-2026",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-14T13:57:00Z",
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  "tags": [
    "thriller",
    "crime"
  ],
  "title": "Crime 101"
}