Criminal was entertaining, if nothing else. It certainly wasn't a masterpiece, nor was it original. But I sat happily engrossed in front of my television for two hours, enjoying every minute. Criminal is one of those movies that I have a hard time getting too excited about, either good or bad. For almost every positive, I can find a negative. I love John C. Reilly. In fact, he was what drew me to this film in the first place. On the other hand, he seemed a bit miscast in Criminal. He doesn't strike me as the "smooth operator" type, the kind of character you love to hate. He's just too lovable. Regardless of casting mistakes, the performances across the board were solid. Diego Luna was great as the "sidekick," even if his character seemed a bit too stereotypical for my tastes. The plot was fun and engaging. On the flip side of that coin is its lack of originality. Not only is Criminal a remake of an Argentinean movie, it's a carbon copy of so many other heist/scam movies. Most of the twists and turns are predictable because movie goers have been seeing them for years. But I have to stress, this didn't detract from my enjoyment. Criminal, in the end, was a very enjoyable film. And that's what we all watch movies for, right? Critically, the direction was a bit tepid and the story was unoriginal. Some of the characters were miscast, but the performances were strong. Criminal is certainly worth a look, especially if you're a fan of heist movies and the like.

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