- eogon8 april 2026Small Town Crime: A Gritty, Uncomfortable Gem If you’re a fan of the Coen Brothers, this film feels like a spiritual cousin to Blood Simple or Fargo. It’s a masterclass in "small-time" stakes that spiral out of control. • Hawke'sPerformance: John Hawkes is the engine of the movie. He plays Mike Kendall not as a "cool" anti-hero, but as a messy, functioning alcoholic whose desperation is palpable. He makes you wince with his choices, creating that uncomfortable tension where you aren't sure if you should root for him or look away. • The Script: This is pulp fiction done right. The dialogue is snappy and sharp, but the plot never loses its grounded, "lived-in" feel. It respects the genre's tropes while adding enough modern grit to feel fresh. • The Ensemble: While Hawkes leads, the supporting cast (especially Octavia Spencer and Robert Forster) brings a level of gravitas that elevates the movie from a standard thriller to a top-tier character study. It’s the kind of movie that reminds you why crime often makes for the most intense cinema
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Small Town Crime was released on 19 januari 2018.
Small Town Crime was directed by Eshom Nelms, Ian Nelms.
Small Town Crime has a runtime of 1 u, 32 m.
Small Town Crime was produced by Brad Johnson, John J. Kelly, Parisa Caviani.
De alcoholistische voormalig agent Mike Kendall vindt het dode lichaam van een jonge vrouw. Met het idee van zelfverlossing is hij vastberaden diens moordenaar te pakken. Dit onderzoek, met zijn excentrieke detectivestijl, brengt evenwel zijn familie in gevaar.
The key characters in Small Town Crime are Mike Kendall (John Hawkes), Teddy Banks (Anthony Anderson), Kelly Banks (Octavia Spencer).
Small Town Crime is rated R.
Small Town Crime is a Thriller, Misdaad, Mysterie film.
Small Town Crime has an audience rating of 7 out of 10.