MCU Alumni Reunite for Crime 101, Hemsworth Defends Franchise In Crime 101, MCU stars Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Halle Berry, and Barry Keoghan star in a high-octane crime thriller. The film follows a jewel thief (Hemsworth) being hunted by a relentless detective (Ruffalo) and an insurance agent (Berry) while contending with the criminal underworld's unpredictable violence. Hemsworth also publicly defended the MCU, criticizing actors who disparage the franchise after participating in its success. The Marvel Cinematic Universe boasts some of Hollywood's biggest stars, but not everyone loves their work in the blockbuster movies inspired by comic book superheroes. Thor star Chris Hemsworth recently called out fellow MCU actors who have appeared in the franchise but have subsequently criticized their involvement. In an interview with GQ, Hemsworth said, 'I don't care what anyone says, I love those movies. I think they're fantastic. And I think it's really funny when people say, 'I don't want to be in those movies anymore,' or 'I'm sick of them.It's, like, 'They're films that are successful and they're entertaining people.Chris Hemsworth Stars With MCU Alumni In Crime 101' So, I don't get it. ' Hemsworth's latest film, Crime 101, was released on Prime Video this week, and he's joined by several fellow MCU alumni. Mark Ruffalo, Halle Berry, and Barry Keoghan all star in the film alongside Hemsworth, although none of their characters are connected to their previous MCU roles. Those performers portray the four main characters of the film, and they're all connected whether they realize it or not.The Marvel connection may be incidental, and no one in the cast is coasting on their previous roles. Hemsworth gives one of his best performances in years as Mike, a jewel thief who is very reluctant to reveal anything about himself. Ruffalo's Detective Lou Lubesnick is obsessed with finding Mike, even though he's not really sure who he's looking for.Berry plays Sharon, an insurance agent who finds some common ground with Mike, even if they aren't necessarily on the same side. As for Keoghan, he plays a lunatic named Ormon. Ostensibly, Ormon and Mike are in the same business, but they're far apart in terms of their methods and loyalties. The rest of the supporting cast also give great performances in this flick, including Jordi Mollà (Jack Ryan), Remy Barbato (The Bear), and Jon Beavers (CSI: Vegas).Crime 101 Adapts Don Winslow Novel Into Gritty ThrillerCrime 101 is directed by Bart Layton and based on a 2007 novel by Don Winslow. The film is a tense and gritty crime thriller that follows Mike as he attempts to evade the police while planning a major heist. The movie is full of twists and turns, and the characters are all well-developed and interesting. The action sequences are also top-notch, and the film has a very distinct visual style.While the MCU connection may be the initial hook for some viewers, Crime 101 stands on its own as a high-quality, entertaining movie.