In Episode 99 of The Silly Nerdy & Wordy Podcast, I break down Crime 101 (2026) — the new slow-burn heist thriller directed by Bart Layton and starring Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, and Nick Nolte.

This was my first theatrical movie of 2026, and it’s a dialogue-driven crime drama that leans heavily on character complexity, screenplay tension, and subtle performances.

In this episode, I discuss:

Chris Hemsworth’s range outside of the Marvel films

The layered internal conflicts of the three lead characters

The “mini Avengers reunion” between Hemsworth and Ruffalo

The production coordination behind the car & motorcycle chase

The tense airport car scene (score, sound design & editing choices)

The open-ended, interpretive ending

Is Crime 101 worth your time? Let’s talk pacing, performances, filmmaking details, and whether this slow burn thriller delivers.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Crime 101 Review

01:19 Film Overview and Initial Impressions

03:07 Character Analysis and Performances

06:34 Technical Aspects of Filmmaking

10:00 Themes and Conclusion

Crime 101 | How This Car Scene Built Tension | Director & Sound Breakdown | Nerdy note EP #99

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1AFIXnmtJZd4v7NREQTJ96?si=2t0xeeZBSQWQDb2bh2voyA

How Crime 101 Filmed the Car Chase

https://open.spotify.com/episode/28pM9i1nqRSJFRPg7zqh0D?si=6wJfVhNTRM6Syn9txjMH7Q

Crime 101: Slow Burn or Smart Script? | Nerdy note EP #99

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TZiphzLtwV0FHLkVizJIS?si=TkZen6hGStKRIajCmMZ8Ag

Order of the Phoenix | VFX Team Spotlight (Nerdy Note)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/69yc3OImxxSuAXSpnwHArU?si=OrPSGPR9RoStkJrxOya0Nw

My main channel- Kruboy Productions

https://www.youtube.com/@KRUBOY-PRODUCTIONS

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DIRECTOR BART LAYTON IMDB Page

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1717925/?ref_=tt_ov_1_1

Crime 11 IMDB Full Cast & Crew Page

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32430579/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cst_sm

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Crime 101 (2026) Review | Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry & Mark Ruffalo | Slow Burn Heist Breakdown | EP #99

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