Review of Ordinary Decent Criminal (2000) by Private U — 25 Oct 2008

A very clever movie. Kevin Spacey fans will love it.

This review of Ordinary Decent Criminal (2000) was written by Private U on 25 Oct 2008.

Ordinary Decent Criminal has generally received positive reviews.

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Sadly disappointing despite an accomplished cast, director O'Sullivan offers very little style, comedy or romance in a film that at best, is…

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By Leon B (942) on 04 May 2013

Really don't understand why this is so slated, its not laugh out loud funny but I did find it very funny, well made and spacey is wonderful in it…

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Kevin Spacey is as always engaging in this film about a likable Irish criminal. Funny moments and great moments…

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By Bob L (321) on 25 Jul 2009

Decent fictionalized telling of what we've seen already in the black and white Irish film The General starring Brendan Gleeson…

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By Cari M (40) on 09 May 2010

I love this movie my brother called it a dark comady…

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By Kam K (12) on 14 Dec 2007

Very very interesting, pretty good accent done by Spacey…

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By James H (4,675) on 09 May 2010

6.5/10 I appear to like this film significantly more that RT critics and users. I thought the cast was great…

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I've definitely got a soft spot for movies about the Irish and Irish culture…

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Loved it! Love Kevin Spacey , awesome performance. Great story…

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