Una scomoda circostanza: Caught Stealing

Caught Stealing works because it hits so many notes with precision. It's an evocative snapshot of 1990s New York, especially the East Village, and a sharp, propulsive gangster tale. The film's disparate threads turn and tumble unpredictably until, in the final act, they snap together like the tumblers of a combination lock. The result is a structure that feels both inevitable and surprising. Unflinching in its darkness and violence yet consistently alive with humor, it channels the crackling energy of a classic crime caper without ever slipping into derivation.

An amazing film - a whole lot of fun from start to finish. It felt like the director drew inspiration from some of his previous work, like Requiem for a Dream and The Wrestler, as well as from other iconic action/thrillers not directly connected to him, such as Terminator 2, Heat (1995), and even aspects of the John Wick series. I really loved how inspired it felt. The food market sequence was fantastic and will definitely be talked about for a long time. The twists and turns kept me on edge throughout, and I already want to rewatch it just to take it all in again. The cat was amazing, too. Definitely recommend!!!

If you subtract making out with the hot girlfriend in the hallway, the gun-toting Hasidim, car chases, and any kind of dependable friendship (add having a nervous breakdown while juggling too many continuing ed. Classes with a bad theater internship while living in a shoebox-size apt. And that's a more accurate picture - though I did meet Spike Lee's sister). Austin Butler (the droopy Elvis lower lip getting a little one-note) plays Hank Thompson, a failed ballplayer turned bartender who gets caught in a sort of scuzzy version of "A Fish Called Wanda" when the kitty he's given care of holds the key to loot that all sorts of gangsters, freaks and degenerates are in pursuit of. Luckily Carol Kane, Liev Shreiber and Regina King offer great local color, and Aronofsky, usually given to moody character studies like "The Wrestler" and "Black Swan," directs with a fresh rollicking energy. Hell, I'd watch Our Gang reruns with my dad on his cheap cable over endless coverage of the fascist love duo (no, not the Alaskan one; rhymes with 'Baylor' and 'Chelsea'). Anyway, lots of Tarantinospotting to this caper. Enjoy!

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.

'Caught Stealing' is a very watchable film - it's chaotic, stylish and full of energy from the very first scene. You can tell it's trying really hard to be something Guy Ritchie-esque with its quick pacing, eccentric characters and that mix of comedy and violence. Sometimes it works, but other times the plot just veers into nonsense. There are moments where you can feel the film straining to hold everything together, and not every beat lands the way it wants to.

That said, it's still a fun ride. The cast throw themselves into the madness, the cat is genuinely a scene-stealer, and there's enough style and momentum to keep you engaged even when the story wobbles. As long as you manage your expectations and don't go in expecting perfection, you'll probably find yourself entertained. Messy, yes - but very watchable.