Review of Emily the Criminal (2022) by Josh Kupecki for Austin Chronicle — 11 Aug 2022
While turning to a life of crime to get out of debt isn’t the most original concept, Ford’s decision to keep his camera on Emily’s face for most of the film elevates the material, for Plaza’s performance is the draw here.
Her Emily is mad as hell and not going to take it anymore, and there’s a steely, unapologetic gaze in those huge brown eyes of hers. Plaza’s trademark twinkle remains, here cast with a crimson hue.
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This review of Emily the Criminal (2022) was written by Josh Kupecki and published by Austin Chronicle on 11 August 2022.
Emily the Criminal has generally received positive reviews.
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