The Only Living Pickpocket in New York

The critic praises the film as a confident, humane update to the New York crime drama. She particularly singles out its authentic New York locations and John Turturro’s controlled performance.

Rooney finds the film contemplative, transfixing and remarkably layered, praising Noah Segan’s assured storytelling. He especially singles out John Turturro’s restrained, deeply affecting performance as the film’s dignified, aging pickpocket.

Laffly finds the film an elegantly tender, bittersweet love letter to New York. She especially praises John Turturro’s mesmerizingly tender performance and the memorable supporting cast.

Castillo praises the film as a strong, heartfelt throwback drama. She singles out John Turturro’s nuanced performance as its central strength.

The critic calls it a terrific drama with a throwback flavour. John Turturro is singled out for stealing the show.

Ebiri finds the film a modest, lovely drama with a gentle, wistful atmosphere. He singles out Turturro’s attentive, world-weary performance as the film’s anchor.