there's a lot going on in "Crime Story", but nothing really happens. Turns of plot add complication to the central criminal crisis, but suspense doesn't increase, with Adam Lipsius taking on too much with all these characters
the family drama is always contrived and horribly delivered nonsense, and Richard Dreyfuss simply looks tired. This is one crime story not even worth telling
it's unfortunate to see both Richard Dreyfuss and Mira Sorvino flailing in the inept muddle of “ Crime Story"; an awkward mix of equally ill-turned action, intrigue and maudlin family drama
it's a deeply indifferent, muddled drama; The poor actors seem to be performing in quite different movies half the time, and it's hard to work out what Adam Lipsius is trying to say with all these maudlin, roughly sketched storylines
Dreyfuss and Sorvino are both miscast, and writer-director Adam Adam Lipsius fails to create a believable or coherent criminal underworld. The plot twists are arbitrary, and the cathartic, sentimental resolution is unearned
despite teaming up two Oscar-winning actors, Adam Lipsius ' generically titled crime drama is an overwrought, often confusing assembly of twitchy camerawork and a relentless score
based on a true story, this stylish film is beefy enough to hold the attention, even if the story feels naggingly formulaic; aside from some strong character beats, the movie feels melodramatic and contrived
by Brian Orndorf [Blu-ray.com ]
by Robert Kojder [Flickering Myth ]
