00:00Crime 101 is the cinematic event the heist genre has been waiting for.
00:04A massive 90s style throwback that demands to be experienced on the biggest screen possible.
00:08But beyond the pulse-pounding action, there's a smarter game at play.
00:10Here are the top three hooks that make Crime 101 an unmissable cinematic experience.
00:15First, look for the mirror image.
00:16You have Chris Hemsworth as the Gentleman Thief.
00:18He's pristine and meticulous.
00:20Then you have Mark Ruffalo as the cop whose life is crumbling.
00:23Watch how they play the same lonely character just on opposite sides of the lawn.
00:26It wouldn't die for insurance company.
00:28Get in. There's water in the trunk.
00:31Second, the sun-bleached noir.
00:32Most noirs are dark and rainy, but director Bart Layton flips that.
00:36He uses the bright, blinding LA sun to great effect.
00:39It's a specific visual style that feels like a modern-day version of Michael Mann's heat.
00:43You look like a person who has secrets.
00:46You got the cars, the clothes, but you can't seem to look me in the eye.
00:51And third, the dirty driver.
00:53Don't just watch the chase, watch the steering.
00:55Whilst Hemsworth is well-known for his action roles, this time he took it to another level
00:59by upping his involvement in the stunt driving.
01:01This gives us truly authentic, aggressive, and gritty chase scenes.
01:06I like pull up all the chases.
01:12It's these details.
01:13The practical stunts and character depth alongside a cast that includes Halle Berry,
01:18Nick Nolte, and Barry Keoghan that make Crime 101 more than a standard crime thriller.
01:21Crime 101 hits Australian cinemas on February 12th.
01:24It's definitely one you need to catch on the big screen.
