
An alcoholic ex-cop (Hawkes) finds the body of a young woman and, through an act of self-redemption, becomes hell-bent on finding the killer but unwittingly puts his family in danger and gets caught up with several dark characters along the way.... (Full plot summary below)
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An alcoholic ex-cop (Hawkes) finds the body of a young woman and, through an act of self-redemption, becomes hell-bent on finding the killer but unwittingly puts his family in danger and gets caught up with several dark characters along the way.
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| VarietyJoe LeydonWritten and directed by sibling filmmakers Ian and Eshom Nelms with equal measures of respect and skepticism for pulp conventions, the movie comes across as neither pastiche nor parody, but rather as a seriously down-and-dirty crime story with a savage sense of humor. |
| Silver Screen RiotMatt OakesThrough it all, Hawkes is a natural, stretching a scumbag grin a country mile, making his otherwise despicable Mike into an endearing and unlikely hero you're happy to goad on; cheap beer, cheaper hookers and all. |
| Film InquiryRyan MorrisThere's a general lack of energy and identity to Small Town Crime, so much so that it's tough not to become frustrated by how bland the film is. |
| The Patriot LedgerAl AlexanderThe one constant is Hawkes, who is so much fun you'd follow him anywhere, even through a flat-footed crime caper riddled with more clichés than bullets. |
| eFilmCritic.comPeter SobczynskiThe best thing about Small Town Crime is the performance by John Hawkes. |
| CinapseEd TravisLoaded to the brim with colorful and interesting characters that burst from the page... this is absolutely a crime thriller that could sustain (and would reward) sequels. |
| Next ProjectionDerek DeskinsIts twists and turns toy with your emotions and despite its largely familiar story conventions, it never comes across as predictable. |
| Consequence of SoundMarten CarlsonThe film’s success rides on the shoulders of Hawkes, and for the most part, it works. |
| Austin ChronicleRichard WhittakerSmall Town Crime is so engrossing in its optimistic darkness that it screams for the further pulpy adventures of Mike Kendall. Hawkes imbues him with the beat-down appeal of a Sam Spade or a Jim Rockford. |
| Mark Reviews MoviesMark DujsikIt's a straightforward mystery, but it's strengthened by a collection of eclectic but recognizable characters... |