John Patton Ford’s “Emily the Criminal” arrives this August 12 in theaters across the United States in a limited release. Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews, the film starring Aubrey Plaza has us rooting for someone who is inherently wrong in what they do.
Following Emily Benetto (Plaza), a single middle-aged woman living in Los Angeles with crushing debt due to the weight of student loans, the film finds her entering the shady circle of the pay-per-view scam. credit to make ends meet, only to be swept away by the darkness that crime has to offer.
Parallels have been drawn between Plaza’s portrayal of Emily with Phoenix in Todd Phillips”Joker.’ Both films feature protagonists who are cornered and beaten down by society to such an extent that they tumble into the world of madness with no barriers to bring down the edgy sword of capitalism.
Also starring Theo Rossi, Jonathan Avigdori, Kim Yarbrough, Gina Gershon and Bernardo Badillo, critics have praised the film, especially Aubrey Plaza’s riveting turn as the titular Emily. Currently Certified Fresh with 93% Positive Rotten Tomato Reviews, the consensus of the site reads “A tense thriller that packs a wealth of social commentary, Emily the Criminal is robbed by Aubrey Plaza’s terrific work in the title role.”
Where to watch and stream ‘Emily the Criminal’ online?
Currently, it’s unclear when Emily the Criminal will premiere online, and it’s unclear at this time which streaming platform will pick up the film. However, Vertical Entertainment and Roadside Attractions released “Emily the Criminal” in limited theaters across the United States on Friday, August 12, 2022.
The film premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival on January 24.
