A streetwise, hilarious debut feature. Gimme the Loot stays with you long after the taggers have moved onto fresh walls.

— Kimberly Chun, San Francisco Bay Guardian

Adam Leon’s debut feature hits a humanistic sweet spot, turning its two trash-talking Picassos into underdog heroes. And that last shot would make Ozu beam.

— Mark Olsen, LA Weekly

A remarkably natural and unaffected film about friendship between two high-spirited graffiti artists (Tashiana Washington and Ty Hickson) in the Bronx, who create a replica of the Met's apple trademark. Recommended.

— David Fear, Time Out New York

a loose, disarming bit of larceny — and one of the bright offerings of the 48th Chicago International Film Festival. There's a sweet spirit to this episodic, quick-witted, amiably trash-talking indie. Leon favors long, uninterrupted conversational takes and a light touch. He likes his characters, and so, despite the criminality on view, we do too. Leon's a comer.

— Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The most enjoyable film I saw at SXSW. A funny, smart-mouthed, high-energy comedy in the doomed caper tradition of “Big Deal on Madonna Street.” There’s an undeniable fairytale quality to the imaginary New York City of Leon’s well-orchestrated first feature it transcended stereotype thanks to the wit and infectious self-enjoyment of its ensemble cast.

— Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune

A uniquely fresh, energetic, affectionate and downright huggable debut feature. There is a propulsive rambunctiousness to the film's construction, Leon exhibiting a sure sense of tone in knowing when to momentarily turn serious or heartfelt. the film's wide-eyed exuberance finds a balance between a playful sense of hope and a more worldly awareness.

— J. Hoberman, Art Info