Category Archives: Crime

Crime, Thriller

CRIME 101 (2026): New Trailer Starring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Halle Berry, Barry Keoghan…

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Crime 101 (2026), Halle Berry, Amazon MGM Studios
Crime 101 (2026), Halle Berry, Amazon MGM Studios

Co-written/directed by Bart Layton, Crime 101 is the latest thriller from Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo and Barry Keoghan.

In Layton’s story, an insurance broker (Berry) and an elusive thief team up for a multi-million dollar heist, with a relentless detective on their tail. Who wins? That is the question.

Could this be the good heist movie I’ve been dreaming of? It certainly looks stylish and sexy enough, and the cast is great. The story and execution just have to deliver, and looking at Layton’s filmography, there’s hope, boys and girls. There is much hope.

I feel like I don’t even have to ask, but you’re going to watch this, aren’t you?

Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Nick Nolte, Babak Tafti, Peter Banifaz, Patrick Mulvey, Tate Donovan, Crosby Fitzgerald, Hossein Mardani, Payman Maadi and Deborah Hedwall also star.

Crime 101 Release Dates: February 13th, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

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Crime, Mystery, No Spoiler Reviews, Thriller

SE7EN (1995): The Things I Liked…

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Se7en (1995) Brad Pitt, Warner Bros. Pictures
Se7en (1995) Brad Pitt, Warner Bros. Pictures

Se7en, the David Fincher-directed psychological thriller about two homicide detectives on a desperate hunt for a serial killer, is a film I first watched at least ten years ago.  

Seeing it again while knowing the ending doesn’t detract from the experience; rather, it adds to it. There’s already a sense of dread as you watch Se7en, due to the dark premise alone. However, already knowing how the ending will affect the characters involved makes for an even more impactful and memorable event. A brilliantly executed one at that.

Starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Kevin Spacey,  the performances, makeup, and production design in Se7en are notable. In fact, compared to all the other serial killer movies I’ve seen, for me, Fincher’s film remains the benchmark.

If you haven’t already, watch Se7en because it’s good, and don’t be surprised if it makes other serial killer films you may have liked before seem less impressive in comparison.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

MERCY (2026) New Trailer Starring Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Annabelle Wallis, Kenneth Choi…

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Mercy (2026): Chris Pratt, Amazon MGM Studios
Mercy (2026): Chris Pratt, Amazon MGM Studios

New sci-fi/crime/thriller Mercy has Chris Pratt playing a detective whose fate is to be determined by the AI (Rebecca Ferguson) he championed, after he’s accused of murdering his wife.

Annabelle Wallis, Kenneth Choi and Noah Fearnley are among the key cast, while Timur Bekmambetov directs.

I want this to be great, of course. But I don’t yet have the feeling it will be.

Still, I remain curious and will no doubt be very happy and pleasantly surprised if the quality of this film exceeds that of Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report (2002), which I need to rewatch forthwith.

I suspect that what may be most impressive is what the film shows us about the level to which the American public is under surveillance. Additionally, wouldn’t it be quite the twist if Pratt’s character is actually guilty?

What are your thoughts, dear reader?

Kylie Rogers, Chris Sullivan, Kali Reis, Rafi Gavron, Jeff Pierre, Philicia Saunders, Renata Ribeiro and Jamie McBride also star.

Mercy Release Dates: January 23rd, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Crime, Drama, Fantasy

THE SECRET AGENT (2025): New Trailer Starring Wagner Moura, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Gabriel Leone…

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The Secret Agent (2025), Wagner Moura, NEON
The Secret Agent (2025), Wagner Moura, NEON

In search of refuge and peace, a technology expert returns to Recife, Brazil, his hometown, after fleeing a mysterious past. Only, peace and refuge aren’t quite what he finds in the city.

Set in 1977 and starring Wagner Moura, and directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, additional key cast for The Secret Agent includes Maria Fernanda Cândido and Gabriel Leone.

I love the look and feel of this trailer. It reminds me of The Penguin Lessons (2024), which is also set in South America, in the mid-to-late 1970s. I want to experience something like the vibe of that again.

Are you also interested in ‘travelling’ to Recife, Brazil, for just two hours and thirty-eight minutes?

Alice Carvalho, Udo Kier, Isabél Zuaa and Hermila Guedes also star.

The Secret Agent Release Dates: November 26th, 2025 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Action, Crime, Drama

THE RIP (2026): New Trailer From Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Teyana Taylor, Steven Yeun…

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The Rip (2026), Steven Yeun, Ben Affleck, Netflix
The Rip (2026), Steven Yeun, Ben Affleck, Netflix

Directed and co-written by Joe Carnahan, The Rip is a new action/crime/drama starring Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Steven Yeun and Teyana Taylor.

Set in Miami, Florida, a group of cops discovers a stash of twenty million dollars in cash. Outsiders soon learn about the money, leaving the officers uncertain of who to trust.

I say yes to gritty, and to Damon and Affleck working together again.

It’s probably because of Good Will Hunting (1997), but I imagined that Affleck would play the one insisting on taking the money, not Damon. However, I’m not mad at this switch because it makes it more interesting.

I wonder if I’ll miss daylight, as this movie plays, since it appears to be set predominantly at night.

Are you in for The Rip?

Scott Adkins, Kyle Chandler, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Sasha Calle, Nestor Carbonell, Lina Esco, Allie Moreno and Chyril Paulann also star.

The Rip Release Dates: January 16th, 2026

Happy Film Loving,

G

Source: JustWatch