The Best Laid Plans

I laughed quite a bit during this fun and self-aware comedy (I guess I can say that because of the Fargo reference made in the movie). It's about three friends who kidnap a recently rich guy who has a history with him. Their plan is simple but these guys aren't naturally born criminals. They are so sweet and yet desperation leads their actions. The film definitely benefits from some good dialog, and I loved how the actors interacted with each other. It's a lot of fun.

This movie was so fun to watch. Lots of great comedy that had me laughing all the way through.

Loved this comedic film about broke college students going outside the bounds to get their problems solved. Yes it's a dark comedy, which I like, but the characters are likeable, funny, and relatable - great acting and plot. I needed a good laugh and was glad a friend recommended this one! What people will do when it comes to money, or the lack of it!

This is a well intentioned indie movie with cute and funny characters, minimalistic story, and (unfortunately) a very low budget. The latter fact doesn't really damage the movie per se, but money would have been able to improve virtually every aspect of the end product in very profound ways.

This is clearly an indie film right off the bat with heart, and it doesn't disguise nor apologize for that fact. The real victory here, though, is the writing. It's often clever and witty with banter from characters you like to invest in, and often feels reminiscent of early Kevin Smith.

The only real beef I had with "Best Laid Plans" was how the final resolution was carried out. It was a bit slapdash and rushed with very little crescendo. This too, however, plays ok for the movie as the affable characters continue, and really, we've stayed for the writing and fun anyway.

This movie is hilariously funny but I wish it were a bit longer. Some time needs to be added to the guarding section. The characters talked like they were all gay but my hearing could be off due to my advanced age. It made it difficult to watch all the way through. There's something about their voices that makes my skin crawl but I'm sure that it wouldn't bother a younger audience. The turn around at the end was pretty sudden. It could have used more dialogue before the switch.

In spite of the shortcomings, it would be nice if it were a little longer. Maybe it could be re-released when the movie economy recovers? I would definitely watch it again!