Caught Stealing

This is a (very) dark comedy. This is a very entertaining film. This is a surprise.

As you might expect from the above, I didn't have high expectations going in to see this - I'd seen the trailer, and wasn't convinced. However, it turned out I was wrong.

The cast really gave this film some welly. It almost seems wrong to single out anyone, but Butler, King, Kravitz, and Smith, clearly enjoyed their roles. Some of the other characters, notably Kukushkin, gave the film both an edge and humour.

The Director kept the movie pacing along, for what turned out to be a highly entertaining and fun film. The plot was vaguely bonkers, but worked well, and had some really tense, and some very funny moments; not always an easy juxtaposition to get right. The script was sparing, and well balanced.

It's nice to be proved wrong occasionally. This is a film well worth seeing.

If you watch the movies of Darren Aronofsky ("Black Swan", and "The Wrestler") you know that they are often dark and look at the bad things of life. With this entry "Caught Stealing" set in late 1998 in New York City, it's a deep dive into a scary and complex underworld, where no one is whom them seem. Ex baseball player Hank(Austin Butler) who's now down on his luck and earning a living behind the bar and not the plate, and his life changes drastically all of a sudden one day when he's given a cat, soon he has a group of criminals hot on his tail. Thru it all no one is whom or what they seem as the film takes twist and turns with action, car chases, and blood and violence. The wild card character of the film is shady police detective Roman(the super great Regina King). The movie has also some funny moments and Hank has plenty of flashbacks of pain, sugar and spice and plenty of eye candy is given from Zoe Kravitz as she gives a sexy turn with her time on screen as Hank's sexy exotic girl Yvonne(loved the scenes of her in that orange/ red colored like bra, and the nipple rings were A okay!). Overall this may not be a classic from Darren still it's an entertaining thrill ride that after plenty of crashes ends with a man and his cat who have clawed the way to a new life to live happily ever after!

Saw this in theaters in France, movie came out earlier there.

A good crime thriller! Personally it's not something we haven't seen before, there are tons of good crime movies, but honestly the characters, cinematography and the humor, not forget the performances make this movie stand out.

It's extremely violent tho, gritty and darker than advertised, and if you're fan of Aronofsky's work, this will certainly not disappoint you. It's an amazing film and he really captures his own style. No matter the genre.

For me the best crime we've gotten this year.

Who decided this was a dark comedy/comedy? Despite the trailer appearing to show several humorous scenes, the actual movie had very little humor or comedy. That's not a complaint just a little unexpected observation after seeing the trailer. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, and Austin Butler is a very capable actor expertly handling the fast paced action and violence, as well as the more emotional scenes. There were the occasional obvious scenarios played out, but it had enough twists and turns to keep me entertained to the closing credits. Speaking of which don't get up and leave after the initial credits as there are another couple of short scenes.

This film was incredibly pacy and action packed. The story was terrific, the cast was amazing, and the performances were excellent.

Austin Butler delivered a superb performance. Ever since I saw him in Elvis, The Bikeriders, and most of all Dune: Part Two, he has become one of my favourite actors right now. His acting style is just so unique and special compared to what we usually see today. This film is another great addition to his filmography, and another great director that he's worked with. Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Regina King, Vincent D'Onofrio, Liev Schreiber, and Benito Martínez Ocasio were all superb as well.

One of my favourite parts about this film is the character development that the protagonist goes through. He is a very different person at the beginning of the film compared to the end of the film.

Overall, this was a terrific film and a very enjoyable watch.

"If you can't bite, don't show your teeth."

• Bubbe.