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November Criminals (2017) This is a crime drama about college bound friends find themselves falling for one another, but after the mysterious murder of their classmate, they defy the authorities to uncover the truth. The film has been released straight to video on demand, before a limited theatrical release. It stars Ansel Elgort (Baby Driver) and Chloë Grace Moretz (Kick Ass). These are two of my favorite young actors of today. Viewers had mixed reactions and critics felt it was very thin. Everyone seems to agree it failed to to reach its potential. There simply wasn't any movement in the film. I want to get an understanding of the crime. They failed to give us pieces to the puzzle until nearly the close of the film. This is actually a film that could have been far better with just a little more time. Both the love story and the investigation needed to be beefed up. It would have helped get the viewers more invested. I would have tweaked the ending myself. Not horrible, just weak.
- johnny-burgundy
- 9 de nov. de 2017
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- gufi-04429
- 3 de abr. de 2019
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- phd_travel
- 10 de nov. de 2017
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I had a hard time buying into the characters conviction which is what carries the story. It was also slow and at times boring with the storyline.
- jyuktirat
- 19 de abr. de 2018
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This had all the makings of a really cute and interesting film. Instead, it managed to take some interesting plots and turn them into pedestrian and boring scenes. There is no pacing, no suspense, no tension. The acting is perfunctory. The directing is routine. Everything is by the numbers. It's a shame, but there just isn't anything here.
- MonsieurMS
- 14 de nov. de 2018
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Ansel Elgort who scored so well in Baby Driver as the young getaway driver in
that multi-caper film plays the lead here in November Criminals. After losing
his virginity to Chloe Grace Moretz he learns that a friend from school was
shot down execution style on his job in a cafeteria.
It really unnerves him and Elgort is a sensitive kid, college bound and now with a new girlfriend. But he feels that the shooting is going to be put aside and turn cold on the already crime ridden Washington, DC police.
Elgort really ticks off all the authorities, police, educational and even his widowed father. Not to mention the mother of Moretz, Catherine Keener also raising her as a single parent.
In the end he finds out he didn't know the friend he had as well as he thought and it almost costs him his life.
Both Moretz and Elgort are an attractive couple and I'm agreeing with the other reviewer who said he thought they might be an off screen item. They certainly did have good chemistry together.
Look for a nice performance from Danny Flaherty as a former schoolmate of Elgort who has dropped out for the lucrative trade of illegal pharmaceuticals. He looks like he's own best customer. And the shooter Phillip Ettinger is also memorable.
Ansel Elgort could have a big future in the cinema.
It really unnerves him and Elgort is a sensitive kid, college bound and now with a new girlfriend. But he feels that the shooting is going to be put aside and turn cold on the already crime ridden Washington, DC police.
Elgort really ticks off all the authorities, police, educational and even his widowed father. Not to mention the mother of Moretz, Catherine Keener also raising her as a single parent.
In the end he finds out he didn't know the friend he had as well as he thought and it almost costs him his life.
Both Moretz and Elgort are an attractive couple and I'm agreeing with the other reviewer who said he thought they might be an off screen item. They certainly did have good chemistry together.
Look for a nice performance from Danny Flaherty as a former schoolmate of Elgort who has dropped out for the lucrative trade of illegal pharmaceuticals. He looks like he's own best customer. And the shooter Phillip Ettinger is also memorable.
Ansel Elgort could have a big future in the cinema.
- bkoganbing
- 21 de jan. de 2018
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Okay, I agree with many of the criticisms posted on here, the plot is thin and unimaginative. But the acting is good- Ansel Eghorn is okay, the others are good. The cinematography is good, even the music is good if somewhat forgettable. A good Saturday afternoon watch, especially if you can pick it up free at the local library.
- buzzellwilliam
- 15 de jun. de 2018
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- LetsReviewThat26
- 30 de ago. de 2023
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There is good acting, there is fine cinematography, and music too. But there is no movie. It's a crazy thing. There is no story. Must have been a writers strike going on and the cast just kept acting and the crew just kept filming, and then the can was full. This movie is good for film school. All the professional capability in the world still can't fill a vacuum. I feel bad for the people who worked on this movie and then they have to show it to friends and family, everybody trying to be polite.
- willemburgers
- 19 de nov. de 2017
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I must be generous when I compare my rating to the others. I was going to give it a seven but my wife thought a five was more appropriate so a six it is then. I agree the movie could have used more action scenes, just to make it more entertaining, but overall the plot is easy to follow and not that bad. As for the acting they all did a good job. Ansel Elgort with his dorky looks wasn't bad and as for Chloë Grace Moretz, that I would qualify as a natural beauty, she always delivers in my humble opinion. I just wonder why they call it November Criminals? I thought about it, couldn't find an answer.
- deloudelouvain
- 10 de fev. de 2024
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- nammage
- 7 de abr. de 2018
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- jtindahouse
- 7 de nov. de 2017
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- me-589-145643
- 8 de nov. de 2017
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Totally forgettable and not entertaining at all. I really do not see the point of this movie being made as the Characters are boring and the ending to the main story point is over so quickly like "that's it?"
- Zedyeti
- 11 de jul. de 2020
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- tilak
- 12 de dez. de 2017
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This film tells the story of a young high school boy who is determined to find out who killed his school mate in an execution style shooting.
The high school guy's motive for doing so is explained in the film, but I find it rather unconvincing. Hence, I find the story a bit forced, and that he behaves recklessly and irresponsibly. Fortunately, the story does not concentrate on the hunt for the killer, and has some teenage topics as well. This broadens the film's appeal, and I enjoyed watching it as a result.
The high school guy's motive for doing so is explained in the film, but I find it rather unconvincing. Hence, I find the story a bit forced, and that he behaves recklessly and irresponsibly. Fortunately, the story does not concentrate on the hunt for the killer, and has some teenage topics as well. This broadens the film's appeal, and I enjoyed watching it as a result.
- Gordon-11
- 5 de fev. de 2018
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I really enjoyed this movie. The two lead characters are credible and it's a romantic comedy in some ways, mixed with deeper emotions. It was a satisfying watch.
- anita-borkamo
- 27 de out. de 2021
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This movie could have been so much better if the writer or director or who-ever had done their research. The way the whole "gang" scenes played out felt like it was written by someone who was upper class or just so naive they they don't understand the way gangs work. Too bad because the acting was not that bad..... but didnt feel real enough for me
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- natcalgary
- 28 de nov. de 2018
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Dude gets shot in a coffee shop and his mate is disturbed by the assumption he's a gang member. So his mate searches for info to discredit this theory.
Good acting from the two key characters. They both play similar roles they have done before and I would say did a decent job of playing two high school kids starting out to college and how they would react in such a situation. It doesn't paint a very good picture of the police, or the school, or their parents. But I'm guessing that's supposed to be the point of the story. The ending is as good as can be expected with the plot being as it is. I'd give it a watch.
Good acting from the two key characters. They both play similar roles they have done before and I would say did a decent job of playing two high school kids starting out to college and how they would react in such a situation. It doesn't paint a very good picture of the police, or the school, or their parents. But I'm guessing that's supposed to be the point of the story. The ending is as good as can be expected with the plot being as it is. I'd give it a watch.
- markjacobsen-49509
- 5 de fev. de 2024
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- nogodnomasters
- 21 de nov. de 2017
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Tired of superhero's, car chases and other cliche plots. This one is different. The characters matter.
- pwadsworth-552-383521
- 26 de jul. de 2020
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- brittanybegley-53099
- 19 de fev. de 2019
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I love both of the leads in this one, Ansel Elgort I have loved him ever since "The Fault in Our Stars" and Chloe Grace Moretz ever since "Kick Ass" and "Kick Ass 2". In actuality I think they helped carry this movie and script. The story just gives us enough for the ride, but felt as though they could have given the stars a better vehicle and more to go with. It is about a friend that is tragically killed in a robbery where he works and then after leaves the main character questioning the murder. Most of the movie is about our main character Addison played by Elgort digging in to find out more about the tragedy and the why's. It's believable as I found myself thinking if a good friend of mine was murdered I would want to know why. Again it leaves us with just enough intrigue to peak our interest as viewers. I payed to stream it online with a friend and neither of us were disappointed, even my friend liked it more and would have rated it a 10 over the 8 I gave it. Again I think our two main characters are great talents and I will seek them out in any movie they star in. Perhaps you will wait to see it on a DVD, but by any means do so as I think it's quite an enjoyable ride!!
- horizonbts-206-628336
- 17 de nov. de 2017
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Up front I have to admit I was turned down a bit by the low rating and the negative reviews here on imdb but I'm more than glad to give this movie a chance.
To be clear for everyone who might be interested in the movie in general: It is not a crime movie at all. It is not an investigative Liam Neeson movie either. However I would not go as far as calling it a drama overall.
What this movie is though could be placed in the genre of Romance but - let's be honest here - it's a lot more than that. Some reviewers here have pointed out already to how well the two lead characters make up a perfect team to which I like to add that certain sequences in this movie where "this magic" happened pulled me right in, they got me on spot, touched me with every blink of an eye of either Chloe or Ansel.
Whoever of you who like to lose yourself in movies, lose yourself to the subtle, in-between-the-lines emotional movies you are right where you want to be. Those who seek out for a crime or thriller movie won't find their entertainment package with this one.
From me, really enjoying this piece of almost art, I give it a 7 thumbs up and say thank you to everyone who took care of putting the sensitive note into this flick I'm glad watching :)
To be clear for everyone who might be interested in the movie in general: It is not a crime movie at all. It is not an investigative Liam Neeson movie either. However I would not go as far as calling it a drama overall.
What this movie is though could be placed in the genre of Romance but - let's be honest here - it's a lot more than that. Some reviewers here have pointed out already to how well the two lead characters make up a perfect team to which I like to add that certain sequences in this movie where "this magic" happened pulled me right in, they got me on spot, touched me with every blink of an eye of either Chloe or Ansel.
Whoever of you who like to lose yourself in movies, lose yourself to the subtle, in-between-the-lines emotional movies you are right where you want to be. Those who seek out for a crime or thriller movie won't find their entertainment package with this one.
From me, really enjoying this piece of almost art, I give it a 7 thumbs up and say thank you to everyone who took care of putting the sensitive note into this flick I'm glad watching :)
- the-real-demon
- 5 de abr. de 2018
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I thought it would be an intriguing film with the well defined actors and i will be glued to the screen as the the plot was supposed to find the killer.Addison(Ansel Elgort) never did.till the climax.The Director(Sacha Gervasi) completely wasted all the talents in this cinema.that's really a waste of time watching this stupid irrelevant screenplay which never went with the plot.i could agree at a certain point of screen logic.but this fails all the way.just skip it.save your time.The Director(Sacha Gervasi) seems to be from stone age.Either he should get into a film school and learn basics or he should at least learn a few film making skills from watching movies.
- gopiamar-1
- 9 de nov. de 2017
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