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Scenes of the Crime is a 2001 crime thriller movie directed by Dominique Forma and stars Jeff Bridges, Jon Abrahams, and R. Lee Ermey. The movie follows the story of Lenny Burroughs, a successful and ambitious businessman who gets kidnapped by a trio of criminals - Jimmy Berg, the ruthless leader, Wayne Colson, a trigger-happy ex-con, and Durwin, a naive teenager who fills the role of driver. But all is not what it seems, and the trio of kidnappers slowly begin to question their motives, leading to an intense and nail-biting showdown.

The movie begins with introducing Lenny Burroughs, played by Jeff Bridges. Lenny is a wealthy and successful businessman who owns several car dealerships. After a long day of work, he goes to a diner to meet his pregnant wife, Karen. While waiting for her, he meets Jimmy Berg, played by Jon Abrahams, who offers to buy him a cup of coffee. Jimmy tells Lenny about his father, a former employee of Lenny's, who he believes was wrongfully terminated. Jimmy offers to help Lenny out of a jam if he will hear him out on his father's situation. Lenny agrees to meet Jimmy the next day.

The next day, Lenny meets Jimmy at a bar, and they proceed to have a few drinks. However, things take a turn for the worse when Wayne Colson, played by R. Lee Ermey, enters the bar and starts harassing Lenny. He accuses him of being the reason he went to jail, and things quickly escalate into a violent confrontation. After being knocked unconscious, Lenny wakes up in a dark room, tied to a chair, with Jimmy, Wayne, and Durwin standing over him.

It is then revealed that the trio of kidnappers had planned to extort Lenny for a large sum of money. They had initially planned to rob Lenny's car dealership, but after seeing Lenny's picture and learning more about him, they decided to kidnap him instead. The trio's plan is well thought out and meticulously executed, but as they spend more time with Lenny, they begin to realize that he is not the monster they thought he was.

Meanwhile, Lenny's wife Karen, played by Caroline Goodall, is frantic after Lenny doesn't show up for their meeting. She contacts the police, and Detective Philip Braxton, played by Morris Chestnut, is assigned to the case. Detective Braxton is a hard-nosed cop who believes he has seen it all but is caught off guard when he is faced with Lenny's complicated and dangerous situation.

The rest of the movie takes place in a suspenseful and claustrophobic atmosphere, as the tension between the kidnappers and their victim rises. Lenny, who is a smart and savvy businessman, tries to outmaneuver his captors and escape from their grasp. He realizes that the only way he can survive is by appealing to the kidnappers' humanity and convincing them to let him go.

Scenes of the Crime is a well-crafted, intense, and thrilling movie that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats until the end. The movie's pacing is perfect, and the performances of Jeff Bridges, Jon Abrahams, and R. Lee Ermey are outstanding. The movie's cinematography is also exceptional, capturing the tension and the claustrophobic atmosphere of the situation. The movie is a must-see for anyone who enjoys crime thrillers, and it leaves a lasting impression on its viewers.