Emily the Criminal is a crime thriller film written and directed by John Patton Ford, in his feature film debut. It stars Aubrey Plaza, Theo Rossi, Megalyn Echikunwoke, and Gina Gershon.
The plot was a bit run of the mill but the suspense did keep me engaged. The filmmaking style was gritty and gave a low budget, indie vibe. The social commentary around the astronomical student loan debt crisis was prevalent throughout as was the theme of recidivism due to the lack of employment opportunities for ex-convicts.
Plaza is known more for her comedic chops in raunchy comedies so to see her in something completely different was refreshing. She really showed her range as a serious actor and as someone who could carry a movie on her own.
In the end, this movie really wasn’t my style. It was too stressful for me which was the intent of the writer/director, John Patton Ford. In an American Film Institute interview, he stated that he intended "to grab you really unapologetically and just take you on this ride, and to never really give you much of a choice but to watch it…to have that kind of a raw effect upon an audience." For those who like that type of thriller, you will appreciate this film.
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