Good watchable movie if there’s nothing else to watch

The first words I heard came out of John Billingsley's mouth, and I was disappointed to note that he only appeared in that first scene.

Nice goof when [spoiler]Javier asks Emily if she texted the number he gave her[/spoiler], considering that [spoiler]the fraudsters called him when Emily checked in at their dummy shopping gig to confirm she was a legit referral[/spoiler].

an engaging film for sure but not a single gun gets pulled on her once? really?

I thought this was a decent movie. Nothing amazing, but a solid watch with an interesting enough plot, and it's a nice change of pace for Aubrey Plaza.

My brother compared this film to Uncut Gems, and while I understand where he's coming from, I ultimately think that's quite a generous comparison. Yes, Adam Sandler's and Aubrey Plaza's characters are similar in that they both are responsible for their own downfall, but the big difference for me was that I actually found myself rooting for and sympathizing with Sandler in spite of his flaws. That's not the case here. I just wasn't invested in these characters. The writing felt consistently underdeveloped and on the nose. Even a simple premise such as this needs to be navigated with some nuance, otherwise it ends up feeling hollow.

Despite being underwhelmed by the writing, I would still praise the performances. I think the creators got exactly what they wanted from Aubrey Plaza and Theo Rossi, and the execution of their relationship was actually one of the story threads that was most effective. All in all, a generally well made film, but unfortunately the story just didn't work for me.

I've enjoyed so many of Aubrey Plaza's movies over the last few years. I wanted to really love this movie.... but I only liked it. The story was pretty good and the acting is excellent - I am not completely sure why I didn't enjoy it more. I think some of it has to do with the resolution - in hindsight I wish that they had spent more time setting up the theme that if you let people take advantage of you then you will always be a victim. I think there was a better movie in there.

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I'm sorry but if you got 80k student debt and NOT finish ART SCHOOL.. its on you.
It's ridiculous to pay 80k for fucking art school in the first place.

A good character driven film overall. As others pointed out, Emily’s accent comes and goes but not enough to totally ruin the immersion.

The film does a great job commenting on post-college society, especially taking jabs at unpaid internships. I particularly enjoyed seeing Emily escalate what she was willing to do for cash.

Emily is the artist turned gig worker turned credit card fraud girl boss that the zoomers need right now. That accent seemed to come and go though.

Based on a true story of how Aubery Plaza stole all her movie roles. Method acting as her finest.!

Realistically I think this is how actors and actresses feel when making a movie all the time and I were just demonstrating how they normally feel.

I love Aubrey Plaza. Was looking forward to it. Had my hopes up. But it is really basic.

It tries to deliver a lot but fails with the basics.

While “Emily the Criminal” isn't for everyone, it does succeed on many fronts. It's not your run-of-the-mill crime flick; instead, it's an in-depth look at the mind of its main character and examination of criminal behaviour. The film's overall noir vibe appeals to me, and I think its effectiveness as a small-scale thriller stems from its commitment to staying grounded, scaled down, and focused. Additionally commendable is Plaza's performance, and given that this is John Patton Ford's directorial debut, he, too, is deserving of recognition for his efforts. Yet, despite its entertaining nature, the film fails to make a lasting impression.
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Rating 7.0/10 _(Good)_

Like photos from a new NASA telescope, this is a surprisingly good look at an old subject.

The directing is sharp, Aubrey Plaza is on point and the whole thing ust looks fucking cool. Plus, I'm a sucker for a film with a strong female lead.

Emily the Criminal is a brilliant look at the stakes a person will go to in order to dig themselves out of crippling student debt. I had a really good time with the film, Aubrey Plaza is fantastic as the lead, she carried this movie and made it an absolute treat to watch. The story hits on a lot of elements that the resonant with millennials while exploring them in a way that feels genuine. The plot is pretty good, although the main story points are almost all revealed in the trailers, which was a bit disappointing. There were times where I was having a hard time believing she could continue to get away with all the illegal activity she was getting up to without even raising suspicion, but I was able to turn my mind off and still have a solid experience.

**Score:** _80%_
**Verdict:** _Great_
**Theater** _Verdict: See It_