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Crime Fiction (2007)

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A twenty-six year old copy editor with dreams of literary stardom finds inspiration under the most macabre circumstances in this dark crime comedy from director Wil Slocombe. James Cooper is something of a failure; his first book was panned, his agent has dumped him, and he spends his days editing bone-dry textbooks in a dank Chicago basement. To add insult to injury, his girlfriend has recently been dubbed the "voice of a new America" by the literati elite. One day, James wakes up to discover

Unrated, 1 hr. 23 min.

Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy

Feb 19, 2008

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Ultimately undone by tonal inconsistencies, uneven performances, unsympathetic characters, and an overall air of cartoonish overstatement.

January 25, 2007 Full Review Source: Variety | Comment
Joe Leydon
Variety
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Amidst the suspense and the send-ups on the literary scene, Crime Fiction interestingly explores the questions of reality, fantasy and morality.

May 22, 2008 Full Review Source: culturevulture.net | Comment
Emily S. Mendel
culturevulture.net

While it shows some promise in young, honest talent, both the writer and director have growing to do.

April 1, 2008 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | Comment
Jason Morgan
Filmcritic.com
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