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9/10
Very Funny Short
eck6629 November 2004
I just saw this short film, which clocks in at a whopping 6 minutes. But somehow, they've managed to pack more laughs in those 6 minutes than most sitcoms have in 30! "Crooks" is a very funny send-up of that COPS TV show (thankfully, without the annoying "Bad Boys" theme song). The premise - a camera following criminals around as they commit their crimes, instead of following the police - is even funnier when you realize that there really are stupid criminals out there who tape their crimes.

The acting, directing and dialog are all very well done. Even though this was a short film, you can tell that there was a lot of careful thought and preparation that went into this production. If you like seeing dumb criminals get what they deserve, with lots of laughs thrown in, then go out and find this gem!
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10/10
Well-written and funny!
pisgah1312 October 2004
Though "Crooks" is a short film of only 7 minutes or so, it is nonetheless a great one. This fun twist on the sudden obsession with reality t.v. takes a look at several different criminals, all who seem to see the world through demented (yet strangely amusing) lens, evident not just in their crimes but in their justification of them. There are three different "crime scenes" and criminals highlighted in this film, and each scene gets more amusing. This short film is very well written, well acted and well produced. It has some great one-liners, but it's not merely an occasional line that makes this short film funny and good; overall, the idea is creative and well executed. Its biggest crime is that it ended too soon! Is there a "Crooks 2" in the future?!
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A very clever send-up of reality-based shows!
joeweckerle10 October 2004
This short is very well done. The production values are good. The acting is awesome! The current review of this work is not accurate, and very spiteful. It is a clever look at reality TV.

I was impressed with the characters. The direction is well thought out. Crooks has won several awards. I would like to see more from the director! Please delete the prior critique.

Crooks is a clever satire of contemporary TV shows! THe acting is good with few exceptions. It was originally conceived as a contest entry. It swept the awards categories!

This short deserves recognition!

JoeW
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