Feature films in the criminal genre are widely popular in our country. At the same time, it does not matter on whose behalf the story is narrated: the best crime films can reveal both the difficult service of the valiant police officers and the dangerous life of the head of a large gangster group. In any case, the viewer’s interest in crime in cinema has not been dying for many years, and domestic and foreign directors delight with new exciting stories.
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List of the best Russian crime films
The harsh Russian realities of the twentieth century have become fertile ground for the work of scriptwriters and directors. Since 1990, the best Russian crime films have been shot, which have become a model for the young generation of directors. Among these films, the following can be highlighted:
“Brother” (1997) and “Brother-2” (2000).
The cult works of director Alexei Balabanov have not lost their relevance for several decades. Both parts of the film are disassembled into quotes, and the plot makes you really worry about the fate of the heroes.The atmosphere of a state shocked by the collapse and the unsurpassed talent of Sergei Bodrov Jr. - at least for the sake of this it is worth watching these films.
“Voroshilov shooter”, 1999
Katya lives with his grandfather - he is a pensioner, a veteran of World War II. But one day a girl comes home in tears: she was the victim of rape by three young people. A pensioner, driven by a sense of revenge for the honor of his granddaughter, decides to recall his rich military experience ...
Zhmurki 2005
The film is a fairly rare genre of crime comedy. The plot focuses on Serega and Simon, working under the leadership of a large bandit Sergei Mikhailovich. The criminal life with daily blood and gunfights for the heroes has become a real routine, and the lawlessness prevailing in the country turns their "affairs" into a difficult job.
About Football, 2013
Sometimes crime appears in those areas of life where it should not be a priori, for example, in sports. Often, football battles on the field turn into real fan wars on the streets, where it is not so easy to get out safe and sound.
A selection of Soviet cinema
In the USSR, service in internal organs was not only prestigious, but also truly the most dangerous. Police, criminal investigators and ordinary district police officers often became the main characters of detective and crime films. All Soviet boys wanted to be like them, and adults were confident in their safety thanks to the images created by the actors. The following films can be mentioned as the most famous films about the criminal world of the USSR:
“Visit to the Minotaur”, 1987
A serial film about an unusual investigation: the violin by Antonio Stradivari was stolen. The film is attractive because in addition to the main storyline, the viewer moves to the 17th century and observes the life of the famous master.
Petrovka 38, 1988
This is perhaps the most famous film about the workers of the Moscow Criminal Investigation Department. In the center of the plot is the teenager Lenka, stupidly contacting hooligans. After the young man with his new acquaintances is involved in the robbery of the savings bank, he decides to go surrender to the police and tell the police about the actions of the criminals.
“Sunday, half past six,” 1988
In this film, a moment is perfectly disclosed, showing that very often excessive trust harms the cause, and observation must be above all. Investigating the death of the girl, the young lawyer Sergey is sure that this is an accident. However, moving on, he realizes that he is on the verge of solving a real murder.
“From the life of the head of the criminal investigation department”, 1983
The plot of the film unfolds around the relationship between the head of the criminal investigation department and his neighbor, a former thief-recidivist who embarked on the path of correction, the capture of which was once led by a policeman.
A fascinating exciting plot, noble heroes - all in the spirit of that great time that many have already forgotten about today.
American paintings
The United States ranks first in the rental of crime films. The work of American directors is often criticized for the "cliché" plot, but such criminal films produced by the USA have real legends that can be called classics of cinema.
Among these tapes are the following pictures:
- "The Shawshank Redemption," 1994.
- Walking Wide, 2004.
- Ocean Eleven, 2001.
- Pulp Fiction, 1994.
- The Godfather, 1972.
These masterpieces are popular to this day, they are reviewed dozens of times, quoted, argued about.
What to see from European cinema
The best European detectives are slightly different from other films.This is due not only to the different mentality of citizens, but also to differing legal systems, the attitude of the population towards compliance with the law, police and other factors.
Among the most striking crime films of European countries over the past few years, one can note:
- Earthquake, 2018, Norway.
- Lucas, 2018, France.
- “Dirt”, 2013, Great Britain.
An unusual plot, textured characters, an unexpected denouement - these are the details that attract and keep viewers at the screens of European cinema.
Projects Released in Asia
Films produced in Asian countries are a separate category in cinematography. As a rule, crime films from China and Korea are thrillers filled with a lot of special effects and drama. Most Chinese films tell of warriors who have come a long and long way to improve martial arts skills. Among the opponents of the main characters are criminals, heads of various gangs, who are so influential that breaking the law for them is like playing a game.
In 2018, several significant projects were completed that won awards at individual film festivals.
Among such works are the following:
- “Inran: Wolf Brigade”, 2018, South Korea.
- Dear Judge, 2018, South Korea.
- “I'm telling the truth,” 2018, China.
- Escape Plan 2, 2018, China.
- Legend of Zu, 2018, China.
Today, Asian innovations in cinematic art occupy a leading position and have already surpassed the popularity of many European countries.
Real-Estate Detectives
Sometimes life events are so confusing and unexpected that they themselves become a ready-made basis for the script of the next foreign film.
Below is a list of the best detective biographical stories based on real events.
Bronson 2008
The plot focuses on the story of Charles Bronson, whose various crimes led to forty years in prison. Driven by dreams of glory from his youth, the hero of the plot decides to achieve fame in an extraordinary way - by committing cruel crimes.
The Zodiac 2007
A serial criminal, nicknamed the “Zodiac”, after every crime committed sends a signal to the media, but despite the apparent simplicity of his capture, the Zodiac is called one of the most elusive offenders.
Escobar, 2017
This is perhaps the most famous drug dealer Pablo Escobar, who went up to his dishonestly earned millions from the bottom. His biography is told by a journalist who fell in love with a dangerous criminal.
The best serial movies of the criminal genre
Today, among the best producers of TV series about the underworld, Russia and the United States can be especially distinguished. America produces a huge number of series, popular around the world, in which even pathologists are able to solve the most complicated crimes.
Russian tapes rarely go international, but nonetheless remain beloved at home:
- The Snoop, Russia.
- Body Investigation, USA.
- Castle, USA.
- Fartsa, Russia.
- "Secrets of the investigation", Russia.
The most anticipated premieres of action movies
Interest in criminal action films does not disappear even today, and the expected news of the cinema is proof of this. Modern technologies make it possible to qualitatively and realistically recreate skirmishes, blood and other elements of the "action", and the denouement of current films often leave the viewer the opportunity for their own understanding of the ending. Therefore, the militants remain the leader in the distribution of films. In 2019, the outputs of such films are scheduled:
"Project X."
The military conflict, the danger of a terrorist act - all this makes the action movie realistic, and therefore interesting for viewing. The plot focuses on former agents of the special forces detachment, on whose shoulders lies the mission to save the world.
Mad Max: Wasteland.
Another movie about the adventures of Mad Max. The hero again has to enter the battle in the middle of the desert and get out of it safe and sound. Only mind, dexterity and strength will help Max.
"Joker".
Despite the fact that the main opponent of Batman is a character in the DC Comics universe, this picture will be a mansion among others. The Joker, as the main villain, has come a long way in its development and becoming a malicious genius. This will be discussed in this film.
Criminal films are usually chosen by people who are interested in chases, shootings, and, of course, the intricate lines of investigation. Moreover, it does not matter to whom the film is dedicated - to brave policemen or impudent criminals - the popularity of criminal action movies, dramas and thrillers is getting higher every year.
