When an elusive thief whose high-stakes heists unfold along the iconic 101 freeway in Los Angeles eyes the score of a lifetime, with hopes of this being his final job, his path collides with a disillusioned insurance broker who is facing her own crossroads. Determined to crack the case, a relentless detective closes in on the operation, raising the stakes even higher.
Crime 101 is a muscular, old-school thriller that values precision over pyrotechnics, featuring a restrained performance from Chris Hemsworth and a grounded turn by Mark Ruffalo. While it occasionally falls into genre templates, the Michael Mann-esque atmosphere and tactile car chases make for a satisfying watch.
Not sure whether to call it a good or bad movie, great actors but the pace is slow. Towards the end it picks up but not enough.
