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Ordinary Decent Criminal

Ordinary Decent Criminal

Comedy · Thriller · 2000

Michael Lynch is a notorious criminal with two wives and a flair for showmanship. He's also a huge embarrassment to the local police, who are determined to bring him down once and for all.

Movie details

Ordinary Decent Criminal

“Stealing Is The Best Revenge”

2000 Comedy · Thriller 1h 33m

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6.2 / 10

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Michael Lynch is a notorious criminal with two wives and a flair for showmanship. He's also a huge embarrassment to the local police, who are determined to bring him down once and for all.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Thaddeus O'Sullivan

Written by

Gerard Stembridge

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Michael Lynch

Linda Fiorentino

Linda Fiorentino

Christine Lynch

Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell

Alec

Peter Mullan

Peter Mullan

Stevie

Stephen Dillane

Stephen Dillane

Noel Quigley

Helen Baxendale

Helen Baxendale

Lisa

David Hayman

David Hayman

Tony Brady

Court is in session

Put Ordinary Decent Criminal on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.