Crime Story

The poor actors seem to be performing in quite different movies half the time, and it's hard to work out what Lipsius is trying to say with all these maudlin, roughly sketched storylines.

Worse things have happened to Oscar winners, but it's still unfortunate to see both Richard Dreyfuss and Mira Sorvino flailing in the inept muddle of "Crime Story."

Good performances from the leads and a few complex plot points mean that The Last Job delivers unique ideas which bump it up above the average revenge thriller.

Dull, clunky and contrived.

More than a shoot 'em up, this is a thriller that doesn't only offer action, but offers some satisfying reflection on the human condition as well.

Good to see Dreyfus on the big screen but this script isn't equal to his talents.

Coupled with attractive and nifty camera work by John DeFazio, and an indecisive though workable script by Adam Lipsius, "Crime Story" is totally adequate post-11pm late night telly viewing.

Aside from some strong character beats, the movie feels melodramatic and contrived.

There's little here to suggest much investment.

None of it matters, the movie argues, which is correct -- only not for the reasons it thinks.