Crime 101 hit theaters just two days ago, yet the cinematic grapevine is already humming with great reviews, including the one by Hideo Kojima. Expectations were sky-high from the start, given that marquee stars like Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo were attached to the project, promising gravitas and box office pull. Now, the film has earned the rare seal of approval from the very pioneer who defined the stealth game genre.

Hideo Kojima began his review of Crime 101 with evident enthusiasm. He emphasized that the film, adapted from Don Winslow’s novella, captured a perfect balance of drama, action, and suspense. From the opening scenes along Highway 101, Kojima highlighted how the narrative immediately drew him into the story.

"It was excellent!" Kojima wrote. He praised director Bart Layton for maintaining tension without relying on excessive violence or car chases. Kojima specifically noted how the story respected the legacy of classic noir while remaining fresh and engaging.

He admitted at first he could not help but imagine how great it would have been if Michael Mann directed the film. Yet, he could not help but admire how Bart Layton conveyed Don Winslow’s affection for Steve McQueen, transforming action sequences into moments of character insight.

In conclusion, Kojima reflected on the moral architecture of Crime 101. The narrative was less about laws or heroism and more about a quiet code of honor and empathy. Nick Nolte’s contribution, he noted, provided the film with a sense of dignity, leaving audiences both satisfied and contemplative.

One would think that Hideo Kojima is known as a mastermind, just in the realm of video games, but the same reputation follows him when it comes to reviews.

Why Hideo Kojima's stamp of approval is a big deal for Crime 101

Hideo Kojima is widely known as a game visionary, yet he approaches cinema with equal devotion. He often writes about films on social media and claims that seventy percent of his body is made of movies, a statement that underlines his obsessive engagement with storytelling.

His reviews are remarkably transparent. Multi-paragraph posts, like those for Dune: Part Two and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, indicate genuine enthusiasm. Single-sentence mentions, such as his note on Madame Web, suggest indifference. That Kojima devoted substantial commentary to Crime 101 marks it as noteworthy in the eyes of fans.

Do you agree with Hideo Kojima's views on the Bart Layton-directed movie? Let us know in the comments!

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Written by

Iffat Siddiqui

Edited by

Hriddhi Maitra