Small Town Crime

  • 2018


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Positive Reviews 19
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Average Rating 3.7/5
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3.5
Although its not distinctive enough for awards season, with its strong cast and solid, unshowy behind the camera craft, this film could have worked as .. Av Club
4.5
The actor makes an unlikely action star, but thats what makes a great underdog detective. Austin Chronicle
3.5
Its a simple conceit that they carry off effortlessly and with a deadbeat charm. Austin Chronicle
3.5
When Hawkes and the angry vein in the middle of his forehead arent dominating the frame, its beats like these that keep us engaged with Small Town Cri .. Paste Magazine
3.1
It sure would be nice if a filmmaker could actually come up with a consistently good hard boiled vehicle for John Hawkes.Hawkes is a whippet thin man .. Rogerebert
4.0
Given the rare chance to topline a film, he runs with it and delivers one of his best performances to date. E Film Critic
2.5
The climax is straight out of the Old West, or Old Noirs.But the pictures little lapses as bodies pile up Kendall isnt one of those bodies, which make .. Rogers Movie Nation
3.5
Crime doesnt add up to much, but the journey is better than the destination, with the Nelms offering a mild ride with interesting characters and modes .. Blu Ray
3.8
Much of the characters appeal and depth comes from Hawkes performance. Mark Reviews Movies
4.5
Many of the characters here are playing types, of courseForsters stoic confidence could have been lifted straight from Chandlerbut the Nelmses light t .. Film Journal
4.5
The film is listed as a mystery crime thriller, but it as much a comedy as it is a suspenseful drama, and the story is expertly crafted by the Nelms b .. Film Inquiry
2.0
A throwback to the ultraviolent, drive in neo noirs of the 1970s, the modest but worthy entry Small Town Crime makes up for any lack of subtlety by fr .. Boston Herald
2.5
The Nelmses dont make enough of their more intriguing ideas (Mikes familial history) and end up right where you expect they would, bang bang. The New York Times
4.5
Starring John Hawkes as a booze addicted former cop who stumbles across a mystery he cant stand to leave unsolved, the scuzzy looking pic is a boon to .. Hollywood Reporter
3.2
What begins as a character study of Kendall (Hawkes, as usual, is excellent) morphs into a crime story that loses its way as it goes on, and its clima .. Detroit News
4.5
But the filmmakers simply present this to the audience as a given, as if to say, Hey, relax. Variety
4.5
If this is even vaguely the sort of movie you like, you wont regret it. Forbes
3.0
Though the characters frustrating arc may deter viewers, the one consistent is the wonderful performance by Hawkes, who brings Mike Kendall to life in .. Hey U Guys
3.2
The one constant is Hawkes, who is so much fun youd follow him anywhere, even through a flat footed crime caper riddled with more clichs than bullets. Patriot Ledger
5.0
The movie runs at a pace that keeps you engaged from scene to scene and the twists and turns of the plot take you on an unexpected trip that will have .. Black Girl Nerds
2.0
If the hinted at sequel focuses on Forster and Collins, Jr., all will be forgiven. Sf Weekly
3.8
The cops want a fall guy, and theyll take the first one that pops up. Sf Chronicle
3.5
Its well made entertainment, pure and simple, with enough surprises along the way to avoid being strictly formulaic. Leonard Mal



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