: The story serves as a resonant character study on how people justify "white lies" and the moral downward spiral that occurs when an opportunist refuses to change course.
The film has been noted for its "smartly constructed" script and "persuasive" performances, particularly from Sommer and Collins Jr.. A Crooked Somebody
Rich Sommer, Clifton Collins Jr., Joanne Froggatt, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan October 5, 2018 Rating R (Language and Brief Violence) A Crooked Somebody movie review - Roger Ebert : The story serves as a resonant character