Actuakers One of my all time favorites.

Freeman This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

Ortiz Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.

Cassandra Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

lavatch There was an ingenious concept to this combination caper and romantic comedy. From start to finish, the film never takes itself too seriously, and the result is pure entertainment.Much credit belongs to the screenwriter who blended the production of Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard" occurring in an old Buffalo theater next to the city bank. The robbers (James Caan, Keanu Reeves) ingeniously burrow into the bank vault from beneath the theater in order to rob the bank.The best scenes are from the Chekhov play, as reality blends with the stage drama in the relationship of Vera Farmiga's character Madame Ranevskaya and Reeves' Lopahkin. When the actors begin improvising lines, the audience loves it! One of the best characters in the film is the police officer who becomes the "inside man" for the bank heist. Some of the lines and deadpan humor are priceless, making "Henry's Crime" a true joy.

cinswan Spoiler Alert!Henry's Crime seems to be a thespian's contrivance once Chekhov gets woven into the plot. But it bears fruit in time. Reeves' Henry gets hijacked by Eddie Vibes (Fisher Stevens), the kind of friend who writes smarmy stuff in yearbooks. Henry's toll booth drudgery becomes prison purgatory. He becomes friends with cellmate Max Saltzman, played with gruff sweetness by James Caan. With Saltzman's bizarre joke of "if you did the time, you might as well do the crime" still on Henry's mind after seeing an old newspaper clipping about a bank heist -- from the same bank – he starts thinking. But not enough to avoid getting hit by a car while crossing the street. Who hits him? The leading lady in a local production of "The Cherry Orchard" – Julie Ivanova (Vera Farmiga) brings crafty smarts to the role.Saltzman gets released on parole, the newly inspired Henry tells him about the bank plan. Con man Saltzman insinuates them into the theater company by thrusting Henry into a suddenly open role. Novice actor Henry falls for Julia, and tells her about the plan. Rehearsals evolve while the tunnel is dug. The Chekhovian romance plays out in real life. Heist night is opening night. Henry has to leave. Julie is furious. Henry lets love sway his plan, runs back to the theater, and stops the play. What transpires is a funny Chekhovian improv as Henry declares his love. The audience supports him. Julie gives in and gets the last word - - brassy, sassy, juicy and foul.Isabeau Vollhardt, author, The Casebook of Elisha Grey series

denis888 I understand why some people did not like this very good film - it is slower, and it is not The Matrix, or Konstantin. This is a very good work, and yes, Keanu's character is a bit slow, silent and detached - but here is what he is like. His role is balanced perfectly by fiery and very funny James Caan who did a very, very excellent job. His part of a con-man is a great plus, and his part is almost The best in here. Vera Farmiga is another great plus of the movie, her part of a Russian theater actress is very cool, too. She does a perfect Diva here, and does it extremely convincing way. Well, yes, the movie is not a fast and furious action one, but this was not the intent. The very theater style of the film is obvious, and the nice link to the Chekhov's play is a warm heart-thawing welcome for all Russian viewers. Keanu is a very good Lopakhin and Vera is a very sweet Ranevskaya. And then, yeah, here is excellent Peter Stormare as a choleric and very short-tempered theater director with all his idiosyncrasies and craze. Casting was done very well, and this stellar ensemble of actors is a mighty element for the great movie.

rrcharpe Am I the only one or has Keanu Reeves developed a serious career penchant for playing almost lifeless (let's say flat faced) characters who essentially slide their feet through life acting like (let's face it) idiots. This movie and the way Reeves plays his role reminds me of how flat faced he appeared in the sci-fi remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still. I admit that this method acting by Reeves actually fits his unusual facial structure but I get tired when someone expects us to be entertained by movies he's in which highlight this idiotic imminence front (think The Who). The plot is also incredibly implausible and Reeves' reaction to his involvement in a crime he did not commit as well as his reaction to his wife when she visits him in prison are totally unbelievable, as is this entire worthless movie. 4 out of 10 MAX.