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.

OK first off I must say I'm a huge fan of dark comedy movies. I also have a soft spot for and love indie films. The Best Laid Plans is the best of both those worlds! I ran across this indie comedy gem on the streaming service Tubi and I was not disappointed. I laughed quite a bit throughout. The movie is about three goofballs friends that decide to kidnap an old friend from school who just won the lottery but these three are so sweet and funny and naturally born criminals they are not! If you are looking for a good laugh watch Kevin, Allen, John and Tommy in this hilarious comedy The Best Laid Plans.

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

Three buffoons decide to kidnap a lottery winner and the result is a classic comedy, a throwback to the mad caper comedies of the past. The chemistry between the stars is what sells this and with witty quick-fire dialogue flowing throughout there are some truly laugh out loud moments.

The low budget can't be disguised and we could have done with some more ambitious shots, but the film doesn't apologise for it, and all in all it is a very fun and funny ride. Give it a chance. The characters grow on you, make you laugh, and make sure you enjoy yourself - in the end that's what all good comedy should do.