"The crime genre has existed since the earliest days of cinema, and it remains one of the most consistent genres to this day. Crime stories are ever-changing; there are stories that span countless time periods and perspectives, and can be anything from very small independent films to massive blockbusters. It's hard to imagine just how many great films fall into that subgenre, including some of the most influential films in history.
In the past decade, many of the greatest directors have delivered modern crime masterpieces; films such as Martin Scorsese's The Irishman, Denis Villenueve's Sicario, or Nicholas Winding Refn's Drive all come to mind. However, there have also been many great films that didn't receive major awards or accolades, but still deserve attention from cinephiles."
