Small Time Crooks

DreamWorks Distribution | Release Date: May 19, 2000

6.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 41 Ratings

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J-ShapSep 1, 2011

While it drags in parts and has a slim margin between hits and misses, Small Time Crooks does a number of funny (and unexpected) plot developments, and a nice role reversal for Allen's character.

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Compi24Sep 5, 2023

I honestly think this would've been a lot better if it had just stuck with the premise that was introduced in the first act. What we do end up getting isn't necessarily bad or devoid of any kind of humor or anything. It's just odd that theI honestly think this would've been a lot better if it had just stuck with the premise that was introduced in the first act. What we do end up getting isn't necessarily bad or devoid of any kind of humor or anything. It's just odd that the real gold mine of comedic potential was almost deliberately steered away from for seemingly no reason. That said, the cast is unsurprisingly solid, featuring some unmitigated heavyweights of the comedy world flexing their muscles for the audience's enjoyment. There's also no shortage of funny lines to be heard throughout this. I guess I'm just bummed that everything kind of feels like a wasted opportunity here once all is said and done.… Expand

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shiftworkerNov 30, 2016

Crime comedy. A bank robbery is planned by tunnelling from a bakery, but things don't go according to plan. Woody Allen, Tracey Ullman and Hugh Grant combine to maximise their comedic talents or irritating qualities depending on your point ofCrime comedy. A bank robbery is planned by tunnelling from a bakery, but things don't go according to plan. Woody Allen, Tracey Ullman and Hugh Grant combine to maximise their comedic talents or irritating qualities depending on your point of view. The comedy is gentle and predictable so don't expect to actually laugh at any point. A harmless way of passing the time.… Expand

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