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Bookmark this pageSmall Time Crooks (2000)
Director: Woody Allen
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From Time Out Film Guide
Unusually broad but often very amusing, Allen comedy in which he plays against type as a none too bright petty thief, who leads a gang of dim lowlifes in a plot to tunnel into a jeweller's from a neighbouring property disguised as his wife's cookie store. Inevitably, the heist fails, but the cookies take off, bringing belated fame and fortune to Allen, wife Ullman and the rest of the team. So far, so funny, but once Ullman, keen to (im)prove herself as a culture vulture, begins neglecting unambitious spouse in favour of art collector Grant, the plot becomes rather more predictable and, regrettably, moralistic. Even this late, however, Elaine May's performance as a near moronic cousin continues to delight.Author: GA
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- Mo Vincent said...
- Posted on Feb 21 2009 17:02 This may not be classic Woody but I came across it unexpectedly and had more belly laughs than I've had in ages. The plot may be a tad predictable, but the Woody Allen one-liners are as plentiful and brilliant as ever - you may just have time to wipe your tears in between.
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Cast & crew
Director: Woody Allen
Producer: Jean Doumanian
Cast: Woody Allen, Tony Darrow, Hugh Grant, George Grizzard, Jon Lovitz, Elaine May, Michael Rapaport, Elaine Stritch, Tracey Ullman full cast
Genre(s): Comedy
Duration: 95 mins
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