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Crime Story

2021 · 98 min

This is a gripping, high-stakes descent into the brutal consequences of a violent past.

Directed by
Adam Lipsius
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Tagline
He will retire when he is dead.
Overview
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.

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Directed by
Adam Lipsius
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
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How it feels

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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
relentless, 4 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • revenge
  • crime
  • family
  • power
  • violence
Places
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror3
Humour1
Realism8
Romance1
Tension8
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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