Caught Stealing: A Refreshingly Fun Departure for Darren Aronofsky

The following contains spoilers for Caught StealingCaught Stealing is a big departure for Darren Aronofsky, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Darren Aronofsky has been directing films since the late 1990s, developing a reputation for bleak character dramas full of painfully human performances. He's a talented filmmaker, but that signature style can feel repetitive (especially in films like Mother! and The Whale).