Beneath crisp cinematography lies a hollow entry into the Critic's Week. The Mugger follows the exploits of an old man as he tries to steal money from schools. It is shot in a quasi-documentary, hand-held style, which makes it a bit more frightening because it seems more real. Except for about three moments of intensity and excitement though, the idea that started off interesting, unique, and mysterious became old quick and boring faster, despite its 70 minute running time. There is no explanation for the character's actions, and no consequences. It is, in a sense, a document of certain moments of time with no depth behind it or analysis. So really, why did I see the movie? What did I get out of it but about three minutes where my blood pulsed slightly more rapidly? The answer, I felt when leaving the theater, was nothing.IMDb link: http://imdb.com/title/tt1006823/