Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Working Title Films, The Story Factory, Wild State and Raw’s Crime 101 (dubbed from the Hollywood film of the same name; A) is the story of jewel thief Mike Davis (Chris Hemsworth). His heists along the 101 freeway have left the police baffled. Mike now decides to make pots of money in another heist and in this, he is aided by insurance broker Sharon Calvin (Halle Berry). But detective Lou Lubesnick (Mark Ruffalo) is hot on Mike’s trail.
Based on Don Winslow’s book of the same name, the story is engaging but runs on a single track. Bart Layton’s screenplay is fast-paced and keeps the viewers’ attention intact for a good part. However, the drama does become too uni-dimensional.
Chris Hemsworth looks charming and acts very well as Mike Davis. Mark Ruffalo is good as detective Lou Lubesnick. Halle Berry does a fine job as insurance broker Sharon Calvin.Monica Barbaro makes her presence felt in the role of Maya. Corey Hawkins is alright as detective Tillman. Jennifer Jason Leigh is alright as Angie. Nick Nolte (as Money), Tate Donovan (as Steven Monroe), Devon Bostick (as Devon), Payman Maadi (as Sammy Kassem), Babak Tafti (as Ali), Deborah Hedwall (as Anne), Paul Adelstein (as Mark), Drew Powell (as detective Townsend), Matthew Del Negro (as police Captain Stewart), John Douglas (as Grant) and the others lend the necessary support.
Bart Layton’s direction is good. Blanck Mass’ background music is appealing. Erick Wilson’s cinematography is eye-filling. Scott Dougan’s production designing is of a fine standard. Jacob Secher Schulsinger and Julian Hart’s editing is sharp. Dubbing is alright.
On the whole, Crime 101 is a well-made film but its chances at the Hindi box-office are bleak because it moves on a single track.
Released on 13-2-’26 at Gemini (daily 2 shows) and other cinemas of Bombay thru Sony Pictures Films India Pvt. Ltd. Publicity & opening: weak. …….Also released all over. Opening was dull everywhere.