With such a talented cast, you'd expect a script that made a point, had a moral, or at least left you satisfied. It pretty much made me want to jump off a bridge it was so intentionally downbeat, even though I generally rewatch anything Macon Blair works on. Gary Cole's character delivers some witty sarcasm, but there is nothing "black comedy" about this. BTW Gary Cole was outstanding, I've probably seen him before but he never really stood out like this. Not really a spoiler here, but if you do watch the movie, keep an eye on the character who consistently maintains dignity and the higher ground, you'll know who it is, and watch what she/he does at the end. If you think there's any sense or logic or deeper meaning to that... well... you won't, and there isn't. Better to watch Blue Ruin or The Green Room.
Review of Small Crimes
