Film Review – Caught Stealing

Director Darren Aronofsky made something of a career comeback with 2022’s “The Whale,” where he found critical and commercial success while remaining trapped in a single location with a desperate individual. The helmer expands his scope for “Caught Stealing,” which follows a crime story all over New York City, putting author Charlie Huston to work adapting his own 2004 novel, following the exploits of a character who can’t escape trouble he wants no part of. There are chases and violent confrontations to keep the picture on the move, allowing Aronofsky opportunities to flex his filmmaking muscles and explore the main character’s surroundings. There’s a maze of supporting players and motivations to follow, but “Caught Stealing” mostly remains in motion, also providing a bit more emotional depth than expected as Aronofsky aims to provide an exciting ride of danger and odd encounters while touring NYC neighborhoods. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com