Crime 101
released 2026
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“Crime 101” is an American crime, heist movie directed by Bart Layton who also wrote the screenplay with Don Winslow. It was produced by Tim Bevan, Dimitri Doganis, Eric Fellner, Joely Fether, Amelia Granger, Benjamin Grayson, Chris Hemsworth, Bart Layton, Shane Salerno, Derrin Schlesinger, Chris Sheriff, Peter Straughan, Bergen Swanson and Sarah Jane Wright. It stars Chris Hemsworth, Peter Banifaz, Babak Tafti, Payman Maadi, Mark Ruffalo, Halle Berry, Hossein Mardani, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tate Donovan, Andra Nechita, Corey Hawkins, Crosby Fitzgerald, Patrick Mulvey, Nick Nolte, Hanako Footman, Paul Adelstein, Devon Bostick, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Benjamin Barrett, John Douglas, Matthew Del Negro, Dan Perrault, Sean O’Bryan, Drew Powell, Tory Freeth, Glenn Wrage, Ava de Winter, Andrew Ashford, Arnell Powell, Cameron Anthony, Jennifer Armour, Jed Shardlow, Kunal Kumar and many others.

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“Crime 101” is the story of a ghost like thief named Davis, played by Chris Hemsworth, who has developed a nearly perfect robbery strategy where no violence is used, no one is hurt, the targets are high wealth targets meaning no financially vulnerable people are hurt and above all he gets away, free and clear every time without law enforcement knowing he even exists. In spite of his ‘career success’, his life is lacking some very important elements like relationships and a love interest. Davis is a man who has some sorting out to do in his life and some changes to make. His successes have lead him into a very lonely life. He has gained wisdom over the years and learned that a nice car can only bring you so much happiness and money can only bring you so much happiness after a certain amount is had. This leads him to make changes in his life that may well put his freedom and life at risk in order to reach a more balanced and fulfilling life.

An interesting element in this story is how, whether it’s the good guys or bad guys, all of the main characters have good and important goals, wishes and dreams. That’s to say, related problems they struggle to manage. And they all suffer from their own kinds of loneliness. The main character Davis lives a very, very empty life. The black sheep of the police department Lou, played by Mark Ruffalo, dreamed of driving a nice car and like the insurance agent Sharon, played by Halle Berry, they are both so badly treated by their places of employment. They both need nothing less than a brand new life.

I also want to mention how well the story develops. The story unfolds so well with the characters reaching their goals, (which is a better life for themselves), while avoiding any dangers. This shows the power of bringing well intentioned people into your life. The way they can help a person whether it’s through good advice, good recommendations or resources. None of these people would have ended up in a better place if it weren’t for each other. And in many ways this is true for all of us. I’ve heard the expression that says “Tell me who your friends are and I’ll tell you who you are.” or the expression “For better or for worse, you will end up according to the people you surround yourself with”. This rings so true in this story.

Davis is probably the one who realized the importance of having good people in your life the soonest while Sharon realized this the latest. It is also important to note that Sharon has no network whatsoever and so she is much more vulnerable to bad luck and bad people. Changing jobs with the discriminations that exist make changes for her so much more difficult and risky. Her bosses are horrible people. Some of my friends in the military told me that an isolated person is a dead man walking because everybody, no matter who they are, will need a helping hand in their life. And that’s a fact.

“Crime 101” is a really great movie that will have you thinking long after the closing credits have left the screen. It’s life lessons in an unconventional package. I loved this film and I highly recommend it.

John Ink2Quill

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