Darren Aronofsky’s new crime movie Caught Stealing seems to have already hit the ground running, with its early reviews showing some highly positive reactions from critics. As such, the Austin Butler-led movie has debuted with a Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, already making it a critical success.
Critics praise Austin Butler in their Caught Stealing reviews
The highly rated crime thriller revolves around the misadventures of ex-baseball player Hank Thompson, played by Butler, who inadvertently becomes the target of a gangster crew after agreeing to babysit his neighbor’s cat.
The Movie Minute‘s Joanna Langfield noted that “there’s fun to be had in Darren Aronofsky’s caper-esque newest,” before drawing attention to Austin Butler’s efforts in the movie, stating that the 34-year-old actor “proves in each and every scene, he is, indeed, a star.”
Meanwhile, Dionar Hidalgo of Algo Más que Cine gave the film a rating of 7 out of 10, noting that “Aronofsky dives into Tarantino and Ritchie territory with chaotic energy and dark humor.” Hidalgo also praised Austin Butler’s “magnetic performance,” adding that his acting helps keep the movie grounded while also “keeping the film watchable and fun.”
ComingSoon.net‘s Jonathan Sim mentioned that Caught Stealing does not “reach the artistic heights of Aronofsky’s best work,” but called it a “smart, well-paced, and fun ride through a version of New York that feels authentic and alive.” He also noted that the film’s “unpredictability and strong performances” make it a worthwhile watch.
Avi Offer of NYC Movie Guru also commended Aronofsky’s latest directorial venture by simply describing it as “an exhilarating, outrageously wildly entertaining ride.”
What is Caught Stealing’s Rotten Tomatoes score?
With such strong reviews from critics, Caught Stealing has managed to secure a Certified Fresh score of 84% on Rotten Tomatoes. A total of 64 critics have had their reactions added to the review-aggregation website so far, with the number only expected to grow in the coming days.
Featuring a star-studded supporting cast alongside Butler, including Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D’Onofrio, Bad Bunny, and others, Caught Stealing will hit theaters on August 29, 2025.
Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on ComingSoon.
