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Review: Austin Butler Shines in Darren Aronofsky's Crime Caper 'Caught Stealing'
Austin Butler leads as Hank Thompson, a retired athlete entangled in 1990s NYC gang conflicts after agreeing to watch his neighbor's cat, blending crime and dark humor in Aronofsky's adaptation.
- Director Darren Aronofsky's Caught Stealing centers on Hank Thompson, a former baseball player turned bartender played by Austin Butler, who is pulled into violent crime after a favor to watch a neighbor's cat; the film is in theaters now.
- As a favor to his punk-rock neighbor, Hank accepts Russ's request to watch Bud while he visits his dying father in England, unaware the storage unit key is hidden in a novelty plastic poop.
- Reviewers note the film's authentic 1990s New York and crisp cinematography, highlighting pervasive violence and an R rating; it holds a Certified Fresh 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 85% on the Popcornmeter.
- Reviewers argue Aronofsky has steered back toward a more playful tone with Caught Stealing, as many critics say he successfully shifted to a lighter crime tone after The Whale, but the late-summer release may limit long-term buzz.
- Critics frame Caught Stealing as a return to creative territory reminiscent of Pi and observe it showcases new facets of Aronofsky's craft, raising questions about awards consideration this season.
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Caught Stealing: Aronofsky's Refreshing Detour into Crime Comedy - Real News Now
Following the critically disastrous yet oddly applauded movie, The Whale—which garnered questionable acclaim for Brendan Fraser’s return—director Darren Aronofsky has successfully steered his cinematic ship back on course with the refreshingly humorous crime flick, Caught Stealing. This movie does exactly what it needs to do—it provides a refreshing shakeup. Adorned with adroit pacing and just the right amount of ferocity, it breathes without be…
27 pics of Austin Butler getting 'Caught Stealing' the gays' attention
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‘Caught Stealing’ Review: Entertaining but Forgettable Black Comedy
Caught Stealing writer Charlie Huston adapted his own novel for director Darren Aronofsky, and the results are entertaining but sadly forgettable. The post ‘Caught Stealing’ Review: Entertaining but Forgettable Black Comedy appeared first on Breitbart.
'Caught Stealing' ending explained: What happens to Austin Butler's character?
Plus, do we ever get to meet Hank's mom?Niko Tavernise/Columbia Pictures Austin Butler in 'Caught Stealing'Key PointsCaught Stealing, the latest from writer-director Darren Aronfosky, is now in theaters.The film stars Austin Butler as Hank Thompson, a former baseball player turned bartender who gets drawn into a dangerous cadre of drug dealers and gangsters while babysitting his neighbor's cat.Aronofsky weighs in on the film's ending and the po…
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