Movie

Life of Crime

2013 · 100 min

A wry, low-key crime caper that ambles through 70s Detroit with dry wit and a touch of tenderness.

Tagline: Right target. Wrong woman.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Dark, satirical, cynical and light. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Betrayal, crime, deception, class
Content: Strong language. Mild violence, gore and sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
crime
deception
class
love
Places: big city
suburbs
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild