Crime Reviews — Page 2

City of God (2002)

City of God Review: A Furious, Dazzling Crime Epic

Fernando Meirelles's Rio gangster saga is kinetic, brutal and unforgettable. Our verdict.

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2003-2004)

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Review: Tarantino's Revenge Epic in One Piece

Quentin Tarantino's martial arts revenge saga combines both volumes into a stylish, bloody ride. Our verdict.

The Departed (2006)

The Departed Review: Scorsese's Cat-and-Mouse Crime Drama

Martin Scorsese's Boston-set remake pits Leonardo DiCaprio against Matt Damon in a gripping tale of moles. Our verdict.

American History X (1998)

American History X Review: A Powerful Look at Hate

Edward Norton's career-best performance anchors a raw, unflinching story about racism and redemption. Our verdict.

Léon: The Professional (1994)

Léon: The Professional Review: A Hitman and His Unlikely Ward

Luc Besson's stylish thriller teams Jean Reno's lonely assassin with a young Natalie Portman. Our verdict.

The Usual Suspects (1995)

The Usual Suspects Review: A Twist That Became Legend

Bryan Singer's crime puzzle features a brilliant ensemble and one of cinema's most famous twists. Our verdict.

Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

Witness for the Prosecution Review: A Courtroom Thriller with Twists

Billy Wilder's adaptation of Agatha Christie is a delightfully twisty trial drama. Our verdict.

High and Low (1963)

High and Low Review: Kurosawa's Kidnapping Thriller

Akira Kurosawa's two-part crime film mixes moral drama and a detailed police procedural. Our verdict.

The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

The Dark Knight Rises Review: Nolan's Epic Trilogy Closer

Christopher Nolan wraps his Batman saga with an ambitious, bigger and bleaker finale. Our verdict.

Once Upon a Time in America (1984)

Once Upon a Time in America Review: Leone's Sprawling Gangster Elegy

Sergio Leone's final film is a long, dreamlike and tragic gangster saga. Our verdict.