I think this song is epic. It will become one of the most memorable Britney's songs. Criminal is one of these songs that you heard only once, and you never forget it. My sister heard the chorus for the first time and now she is singing that part all the time. I think Criminal is one of the few songs that can do that.
I love the ending of this video. I've been listening to the song all the time since watching the video. I was skeptical about this as a single choice at first, because I never thought it was "anything special" and definitely not single worthy, but after seeing the video and listening to it over a few more times, I'm in love. I was definitely wrong to think it wasn't a good choice!
I agree, but I have a feeling that these days Britney would be unwilling to be all over some guy she doesn't know so she used Jason instead of an actor.