Emily the Criminal
Emily the Criminal is a 2022 American drama film written and directed by John Patton Ford. It stars Aubrey Plaza, Theo Rossi, Gina Gershon, and Megalyn Echikunwoke. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2022. It received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise aimed at its social commentary and Plaza's performance in the title role. It is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 12, 2022 by Roadside Attractions and Vertical Entertainment. Premise. Saddled with debt, Emily gets involved in a credit card scam that pulls her into  the criminal underworld of Los Angeles. Production. "Emily the Criminal" was written and directed by John Patton Ford. Production took place in Los Angeles. In August 2021, Aubrey Plaza, Gina Gershon, Megalyn Echikunwoke, and Theo Rossi were confirmed to star. Nathan Halpern composed the musical score. Release. The film premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival on January 24. In February 2022, Roadside Attractions and Vertical Entertainment acquired the film's distribution rights in the United States and Canada, with Universal Pictures acquiring the film's international distribution rights. It is scheduled to be released on August 12, 2022. Reception . Plaza's performance and Ford's direction received praise. "Deadline Hollywood" Damon White wrote, "Ford doesn't insult us with clichés about kick-ass heroines, he does give us a deceptively rich script that explains where Emily has come to—and where she will go, ensuring a satisfying ending that, while dark, doesn't feel too sugar-coated." Kate Erbland from "IndieWire" awarded the film an A– and wrote about Plaza's character Emily, "Is she likable? Is she redeemable? Is she a hero? As Emily might ask, who gives a fuck? With a film and a star this in  control of its pitch-black material, she's not wrong. We're just along for the ride, and wouldn't have it any other way."