Do all criminal minds think alike? Not according to this film. In the 2004 drama Criminal, with humor interspersed, director Gregory Jacobs makes the audience sit on the edge of their seat and pay attention. Through twists and turns the plot thickens and as the movies tagline promises, you get played. In the beginning we meet Rodrigo, played by Diego Luna, a small time con artist stealing a few bucks from waitresses in a casino. He attracts the attention of the bigger crook Richard Gaddis, played by John C. Reilly, who happens to be looking for a new partner. Rodrigo happens to look like a nice guy and Gaddis decides to try him out for a day, no strings attached. Rodrigo appears to be happy to oblige since he is stealing money to help pay for his father’s surgery.
Suddenly we meet Gaddis’ sister and brother who only muddle our view of him further. What appears to be a con artist with a good heart is now a brother attempting to dupe his own family. Through it all Rodrigo holds on, apparently to keep hold of his chance a getting a big score on the coattails of the larger crook. Then a man who collects rare money comes into town and the pair has a chance at passing a counterfeit bill and getting their big score.
While it may seem like you know the humble Rodrigo the family man, you know nothing at all. Take the plunge and get played, it’s a ride that will never be forgotten.
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