carbuff I love odd and different movies and this qualifies well. I'm always looking for hidden gems, and while this isn't a diamond, it's a long way from being merely cubic zirconia. The story is quirky and funny, with some serious scenes (and even a downright brutal scene) mixed in. All of the cast are very good with no poor performances at all, and the story is pleasantly unpredictable. If you do a bit of research into the true story on which the movie is based, you will also find that it puts a very entertaining (although implausible) twist on history. If you are tired of standard fare, giving this more unusual film may be worthwhile.

Supernova90 Set in Dublin, Ordinary Decent Criminal is a story about Michael Lynch - heist planner and family man. The film is loosely based on Martin Cahill, a notable Irish crime lord. However, due to a movie already being filmed about him at the time Ordinary Decent Criminal was being made the storyline had to be changed here and there.I sat down to watch the movie with high-expectations for a few reasons. The first being Kevin Spacey stared in it, the second being that I'm a fan of Irish and UK crime movies for the stylish filming and witty dialogue - however this film fell short and only had a little bit of both.The accent from Spacey and the female leads seemed too forced and I was left trying to figure out why a local actor wasn't cast as the lead role - it would've felt more natural.Unlike Snatch and Lockstock & Two Smoking Barrels, this movie isn't memorable, witty, or as snappy as it makes itself out to be.Overall the movie was good, but it wasn't great. I would hire it, but not own the DVD.

brendangrehan What a pile of garbage, the really funny thing is that we have a noble tradition in Ireland in that Irish film critics are loathe to criticise anything about any movie which is Irish produced, The Irish film community is so small so any criticism is like shitting on your own doorstep. What can I say about this film. Firstly the accents are so awful. Kevin Spacey's accent is terrible and Linda Fiorentino and what about Helena Baxendale. Don't bother watching it. By the way the way, Martin Cahill who the film was based on was no handsome metrosexual like Mr Spacey, he was a ruthless, angry, thug, who roamed about Dublin in a poxy anorak and never drove flash cars. John Boorman's "The General" is a far better portrait of Mr Cahill. Give this movie a wide berth but be thankful that some Irish accountant and some wily investors got some tax relief because that is what the Irish film industry is, an excuse for some tax relief.

DirtyGrainius Previous comments about this movie is a testament to the fact that Kevin Spacey is one of the most over-rated actors in cinema. American Beauty, I'll admit was a very good job, but was still over-hyped. 'Verbal' Kint, very possibly could be the crowning achievement in his acting career. And that was in 1995. Just because a one or two dimensional actor is cast in many different types of roles, doesn't mean they can pull of a quality and believable portrayal of the character. And this film is the definitive proof of that. Spacey always has some stupid smirk on his face, and his accent makes him sound closer to a Newfie/foundlander than an Irishman. Especially when you hear the authentic brogue. It'll make you wish his role was a non-speaking part, which is inexcusable as it's the lead role. And the emotion is either so cheesy or flat that (a) It makes Clyde the Orangutan look like Laurence Olivier, and (b) Makes all the other actors seem brilliant, which is a good thing because, contrary to what you made read in other comments, it is the merry band of followers and not Spacey's lead which carries this movie. Now I know this film is supposed to be a crime-comedy, and the movie does have a few bright moments; but Pesci in "GoodFellas" was criminal that was funny; Spacey is more like a clown that is supposed to be a criminal, and doesn't emote any of the suave and charm his character is supposed to have.I don't really mean to be so harsh to the film itself, and wanted to give it a 6, but since the character that's in your face most of the time is the one stinking up the joint, I have to take an extra peg off. Better off with 'Lock, Stock..', 'Snatch', 'Layer Cake', or even 'Rancid Aluminum' if you've seen all others.