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Summary

Desperate for income, Emily takes a shady gig buying goods with stolen credit cards supplied by a charismatic middleman named Youcef. Seduced by the quick cash and illicit thrills, they hatch a plan to take their business to the next level.

Cast

Aubrey Plaza

Emily

Theo Rossi

Youcef

Megalyn Echikunwoke

Liz

Gina Gershon

Alice

Jonathan Avigdori

Khalil

Bernardo Badillo

Javier

Craig Stark

Chip

Brandon Sklenar

Brent

John Billingsley

Office Manager

Kim Yarbrough

Secretary

Kara Luiz

Bank Boss

Janice Sonia Lee

Becca

Wesley Han

Mike

Wyatt Barrios

Javier's Son

Ben Rodgers

Jason

Ricarlo Flanagan

Mike

Amje Elharden

Robert

Victor Manso

Young Guy in Baseball Hat

Lamar Usher

Lamar

Roman Arabia

Security Guard

Roman Mitichyan

Armen

Jack Topalian

Vaz

Craig Stark

Man Robber

Sarah Allyn Bauer

Woman Robber

Rif Hutton

Marco the Manager

Tomas Pais

Taylor

Kimiko Singer

Sarah

Sheila Korsi

Luna

Adam El Sharkawy

Young Guy at House

Jessie Camacho

Carlos E. Campos

Store Employee (uncredited)

Shoko Rice

Bank Employee (uncredited)

Jessie Reeder

Bar Patron (uncredited)

John Posey

Detective (uncredited)

Crew

Director, Writer

John Patton Ford

Reviews

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msbreviews

February 21, 2022

5

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/other-films-watched-spoiler-free-review-sundance/#emily

"Emily the Criminal boasts two phenomenal performances from Aubrey Plaza and Theo Rossi, but its by-the-numbers crime-thriller narrative lacks sufficiently creative ideas to make it more than just an average viewing.

The actress proves her immense talent once again, but it's actually the actor who surprises in a more grounded role that breaks many stereotypes related to this particular type of character.

A good ending may leave the audience with an opinion more positive than what the film warrants, but it's admittedly entertaining and interesting enough... for a home release."

Rating: C