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Criminal Activities

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Indebted to a ruthless crime boss, four friends must kidnap a family member of a rival kingpin as payback.

Critics Reviews

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Fionnuala Halligan Screen International Nov 20, 2015
Its combined cast has an all-ages appeal, although Robert Lowell's screenplay struggles to drive through 94 minutes. Go to Full Review
Soren Andersen Seattle Times Nov 20, 2015
3/4
"Criminal Activities" is a sneaky, snaky little crime thriller with some pretty impressive plot twists. Go to Full Review
Michael Rechtshaffen Los Angeles Times Nov 19, 2015
Haley whips it into something reasonably entertaining even as you start thinking about how truly great "Get Shorty" and Travolta's Chili Palmer were midway through those double-crossing criminal activities. Go to Full Review
Kiko Martinez San Antonio Current Jan 26, 2018
C
The screenplay piles it on with extra storylines, all of which give no nuance to the characters or make any of the conflict more exciting or original. Go to Full Review
Marija Djurovic Cairo360 Mar 28, 2016
3/5
While it seemingly draws on the likes Tarantino's Pulp Fiction and True Romance, there's still something alluring and awfully inviting about Jackie Earle Haley's lively and intriguing directorial debut, Criminal Activities. Go to Full Review
Betty Jo Tucker ReelTalk Movie Reviews Dec 10, 2015
An exciting revenge thriller enhanced by 'Pulp Fiction' vibes and a fascinating -- but quirky -- performance by Dan Stevens (as you've never seen him before). Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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Harry R Nov 17, 2018 I think this is an underrated movie. Sure, it's not the best movie I've ever seen, but it is definitely worth watching more than once. The plot twist at the end was crazy; very well done. It is certainly something you'll remember. Usually movies have a hard time concealing hints that make it pretty easy to predict the ending of a movie, but this film did a great job to preserve the twist at the end. I definitely didn't see it coming. The way the plot unfolds can, at times, seemed rushed or too drawn out; but overall, I don't think that takes away from being able to enjoy this movie. Great acting, as well, especially from Dan Stevens (Noah) and Jackie Earle Haley (Gerry and also the director of the movie). See more
Ron W Sep 12, 2018 this movie is criminaly good hehe john travolta hehe is very good hehe i give it 12/6
George M Oct 26, 2017 Some interesting plot twists.
Harry M Oct 25, 2017 Very average. Honestly I wouldn't have watched this if Michael Pitt wasn't in it, and as it happens, his character is such a pig and bully, I couldn't even enjoy watching him. He's a good actor, that's not a go at him, I just really didn't enjoy this story or the character. I really miss the more arty films he used to star in. Well, as for the rest of the film, it pretty much drags and is boring. The end redeems it a little, but it's a lot to sit through for that small payoff. Admittedly, I don't tend to enjoy this genre, maybe those who do would get a little more out of it. It's not a bad movie as such, it's just a little lacking. See more
Finn S Aug 23, 2017 When it comes to mobster John Travolta movies, this isn't as good as Pulp Fiction. Or Get Shorty. Or The Punisher...
Ron S Aug 2, 2017 Great Film! Great Dialogue!
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Movie Info

Synopsis Indebted to a ruthless crime boss, four friends must kidnap a family member of a rival kingpin as payback.
Director
Jackie Earle Haley
Producer
Wayne Allan Rice, Howard Burd, Micah Sparks
Screenwriter
Robin Moore
Distributor
RLJ Entertainment
Production Co
MayDay Movies, Capacity Pictures
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 20, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 34m
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