Crypto
Director: John Stalberg Jr.
Actors: Beau Knapp, Luke Hemsworth, Jill Hennessy
PlotMartin, a young and talented anti-money laundering agent, is reassigned to his rural hometown in New York after exposing corruption within a major bank. Upon his return, he discovers that his family's struggling farm is on the brink of foreclosure. As Martin reconnects with his father and brother, he attempts to stabilize their finances while delving into local affairs. His investigation leads him to suspect that the town's art gallery is involved in a dangerous criminal enterprise that uses cryptocurrency for money laundering.
Despite warnings from his superiors to stay out of it, Martin becomes increasingly entangled in a web of deceit involving the FBI, Russian mobsters, and his own family's financial troubles. Racing against time, he follows the digital money trail to uncover a larger conspiracy. Martin must navigate this treacherous landscape with limited allies, risking both his career and personal safety to bring the perpetrators to justice. His pursuit of truth puts him face-to-face with moral and physical dangers, challenging him to balance his professional duties with protecting his loved ones.
Writers: Carlyle Eubank, David Frigerio, Jeff Ingber
Release Date: 12 Apr 2019
Runtime: 105 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Crypto is a generic thriller with some solid technical elements, yet fails to stand out, overshadowed by clichéd plotlines and underwhelming performances.
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