The crime genre has endured as one of the most fruitful over the years. Its influence is far-reaching, making it the parent category of other subgenres such as mystery, noir, gangster, and heist films.
Over the years, many filmmakers of various styles have used crime films as a conduit for their own vision. Some have turned against the classic gritty and grungy style that was the mainstay of the genre to create more pensive and introspective crime films. Perhaps because of their sex, these introspective crime films deviate from the genre’s norms.
“Light Sleeper” (1992)
almost all Paul SchraderThe movie has a negative opinion. A born Calvinist, Schroeder has become famous for exploring self-destruction and cathartic violence, and few films successfully tackle these ideas. light sleeperNoted by Schrader in 2005 as his most personal film, the film follows a drug dealer battling a midlife crisis.
First collaboration with Schrader Willem Dafoe, the film was not commercially successful, but was praised by critics and contemporaries alike. In his one of Schrader’s first “Man in the Room” films, light sleeper Combining the despair of New York with the despair of despair makes it one of his masterpieces.
“Out of the Furnace” (2013)
Based on the original spec script by Brad Inglesby, outside the furnace Well acted and continuously composed.Originally set to star Leonardo DiCaprio directed by Ridley Scottthe film was rewritten by the director Scott Cooper when he comesstarring christian balethe film follows a factory worker who tries to protect his brother, an Iraq War veteran who is struggling to adjust to civilian life.
get the obvious inspiration deer hunter, outside the furnace Somewhat lost in the 2010s crime drama. Perhaps this is due to the film’s measured pacing, or possibly related to its mixed critical response and box office failure. It’s a dramatic watch.
“Wind River” (2017)
The directorial debut of a famous actor-turned-writer Taylor Sheridan his best. Much has been done about his screenplay, sicario When hell or high waterSheridan’s 2017 film wind river The one that best illustrates his vision. A slow-burn, contemplative crime thriller, the film tells the story of a wildlife officer who works with his FBI agents to solve a murder on Wind’s River Indian Reservation.
It grossed $45 million at the box office against an $11 million budget, wind river It allows the characters in the story to become action, away from cheesy thrills. Like his other films, wind river proves that Sheridan is not only a skilful screenwriter, but also an observant and patient director.
“The Drop” (2014)
Writer Dennis Lehane Philip in some of the best crime movies of the 21st century and wrote a novel that became a movie mysterious river, Gone Baby Gone When shutter islandIn 2014, Lehane started writing his own scripts, writing crime films. drop, based on his own short story. Set in Brooklyn, the film is about a bartender who gets caught in a robbery that puts most people he knows in a fistfight.
The film boasts excellent performances, including from Tom Hardy, Matthias Schoenaerts When James Gandolfini, in his last screen role. Along with strong and sharp direction, the film is superbly shot and does a great job of capturing the bleak atmosphere of Brooklyn. Obviously not coming soon, drop Reward viewers who stay till the end.
“Blowout” (1981)
Since its release, the evaluation has increased more and more, blow out It is considered not only one of the best crime films of the 1980s, but also one of the best. Brian De Palma‘s catalog.directly based on Michelangelo Antonionithe movie blow up, blow out Performer John Travolta As a motion picture sound technician capturing audio related to the death of a presidential candidate while recording sound for a B-movie slasher movie.
one of Quentin Tarantinofavorite movie of blow out It has been consistently praised for its exploration of the mechanics of filmmaking. It retains some of the deviant elements that are always present in De Palma’s work, but blow out It’s more restrained and makes the movie more immersive. It was a slow start, but blow out Now it is rightfully considered a classic.
“Drugstore Cowboy” (1989)
Second film by Gus Van Zandt, drugstore cowboy spotlighted the director as one of the dwindling ’80s up-and-coming arthouse filmmakers. Praised by critics but largely overlooked by mainstream audiences, the film feeds on a drug habit by robbing his store when tragedy befalls one of its members. It follows a “family” of drug addicts led by Bob Hughes.
The first half of the film is actually somewhat canonical, covering common adolescent drug use, family rejection, and quarter-century ties. But the second half of the movie is really special. Like Paul Schrader’s great movies, drugstore cowboys The second half is a desperate foray into someone trying to rebuild their life.in a great cameo William Boros, drugstore cowboys The ending proves that the more you try to change, the more your miserable fate will catch up with you.
“The Hit” (1984)
After working in television through most of the 1970s, he directed Chameleon. Stephen Frears returned with great success in his 1984 film hitA member of the Criterion Collection since 2009, the film grossed just under $900,000 at the box office.written by peter princethe film surrounds an ex-gangster turned informant who is kidnapped by a hitman whose job it is to bring him to Paris for execution.
The film is bursting with style, from costume design to visual flair to music. Eric Clapton When Roger WatersA favorite of filmmakers, the film has been praised by famous directors. for crime movies hit Highly talkative, it offers a verbose and expertly directed British Road Journey for those looking to change their usual genre conventions.
“Manhunter” (1986)
One of the defining crime overseers in media history, Michael Mann He became known for his trademark psychologically complex storylines and distinctive color cues.The first film adaptation of a novel Robert Harris Featuring Hannibal Lecter, manhunter FBI agent Will Graham must team up with incarcerated killer Hannibal Lecter to catch a serial killer known only as “The Tooth Fairy.”
At the beginning of its release, it was seen as excessive pastesh and chic, manhunter Although it did poorly at the box office, it has since been considered a cult film. It was criticized at the time for its bold coloring and unconventional music choices, which contributed to that. manhunter vivid like a dream. It combines Mann’s cat-and-mouse storytelling proclivity with his visual excellence and eclectic soundtrack. iron butterfly When shriek back, manhunter Best hannibal lecter canon movies.
“Point Blank” (1967)
all shots point blank You can hang it in your cinematic gallery.Adapted from a novel hunter To Donald Westlake, the film is stylish and perfectly staged. A masterpiece of both visual and form.starring Lee Marvin One of his defining roles, the film concerns a gangster Walker who betrays him and seeks revenge against those who caused him to die.
The film was selected for inclusion in the National Film Registry in 2016 and has received great acclaim in recent years. The film is tough yet dreamy, vivid yet dazzling, shiny yet bleak. There is a coolness emanating from the entire film. John BoormanMarvin’s performance direction, making point blank A dazzling sensation.
“American Friend” (1977)
american friend It’s a subversive film about burning loyalty.New German Cinema Figure Director Wim Wenders, the film adopts his usual meditative and multicolored palette.The reason the film sings is because it’s an unparalleled marriage of director and genre, mixing elite crime writing with a philosophical eye. Patricia Highsmith, the film circles American Tom Ripley. He retreats to Germany and coerces his framer to become an assassin.
The film uses the concept of “natural” language to emphasize mystery and create a free-flowing, graceful vision.This film was the second Ripley film made after purple noon Remade from 2002 Ripley’s gameHighsmith was initially lukewarm about the adaptation, but then she came along.When Dennis Hopper Delivering one of his decade performances as Ripley, american friend It is a visually awe-inspiring and painful spectacle.
