Above the Law (2017)

Above the Law (Tueurs) has that rare crime-thriller confidence where the world feels lived-in, the danger feels plausible, and the style never slips into empty flash—it’s slick, yes, but grounded in a hard-edged authenticity that makes every choice land. It moves with the cool precision of a professional job gone sideways, building tension through sharp pacing, moral unease, and a sense that the past isn’t finished with anyone. The film’s Belgian-French texture gives it a bracing, no-nonsense vibe, and Lubna Azabal’s award-winning presence adds weight where lesser thrillers would settle for noise. If you want a glossy, escapist caper, this might feel too grim and grown-up, but if you’re craving a capable, stylish crime story that actually feels like it has teeth, it’s absolutely worth the ride.

Above the Law (2017) is clearly aiming for a slick, pulpy crime-thriller ride: a cocky robber thinks he’s pulled off the perfect job, only to get dragged into a decades-old case with killers resurfacing. The problem is it often feels like it’s sprinting past the basics—exposition is sketchy, characters are thin, and key motivations can come off frustratingly undercooked. If you need tight plotting, emotional stakes, and fully realized performances, this will likely feel like a B-movie that never quite levels up. If you’re happy with style, a gritty premise, and a “just go with it” vibe, there’s still some fun to be had.