Film Review

‘Crime 101’: Proudly Derivative Heist Movie With Strong Performances

A cut above the usual heist-thriller and featuring Mark Ruffalo’s Columbo-like performance, “Crime 101” makes you wish all neo-noirs were this captivating.
‘Crime 101’: Proudly Derivative Heist Movie With Strong Performances
Maya (Monica Barbaro) and Davis (Chris Hemsworth) go on a date, in "Crime 101." Sony Pictures Releasing
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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R | 2h 19m | Crime, Thriller, Action | 2026

Davis (Chris Hemsworth; Thor from “The Avengers” series) is a successful, high-end jewel thief. Detective Lou (Mark Ruffalo; The Hulk from “The Avengers”) is the dogged detective on Davis’s trail.

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.
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