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Depressed blue collar worker Val (Jerrod Carmichael) stuck in a dead end job and recently ended relationship visits his lifelong mentally troubled friend Kevin (Christopher Abbott) who's currently in a psychiatric holding facility after having recently attempted suicide. Val breaks Kevin out of the facility where the two agree on a joint suicide pact after taking one final day to close the books on their unfinished business.

On the Count of Three is the directorial debut for comedian Jerrod Carmichael who directs from a script by Carmichael Show alum Ari Katcher and Ryan Welch who's behind the Hulu series Ramy with Katcher. As seen in The Carmichael Show, Jerrod Carmichael is no stranger to approaching taboo or controversial topics in ways that are both humorous as well as brutally honest and while On the Count of Three isn't laugh out loud funny, it's a darkly humorous and enjoyably uncomfortable sit that tackles its broken characters with Carmichael's trademark frankness.

From the cold open that shows Val and Kevin pointing guns at each other counting up to three, the movie makes no secret of dark undercurrent of this story. From its jaunty soundtrack juxtaposed against depressing and grim imagery, the movie sets itself up as a quirky buddy comedy in its first scenes but as the film goes along it inches closer and closer to a darker and more twisted character piece that punishes its audience for identifying with Val and Kevin and pointing out how dysfunctional and unhealthy these two truly are. The movie tackles issues related to treatment of mental illness, gun control, racism, and abuse of all kinds (even sexual/child molestation) with Jerrod using Katcher and Welch's screenplay framing it as an actually discussion rather than laying it out for the audience and spoonfeeding it to the audience. On the Count of Three moves at a brisk pace at about 77 minutes not including credits, but Carmichael uses that pacing to excellent effect and you feel you get to know these characters warts and all.

I really liked this movie. It's a promising directorial effort for Jerrod Carmichael, features strong work from Carmichael and Christopher Abbott, and is unapologetic in its approach to taboo and charged subject matter. If On the Count of Three is any indication, Jerrod Carmichael may have a solid future directing other films.

On the Count of three is a funny and dark new film by Jerrod Carmichael who stars along side Christopher Abbott. There two performances make this one of the best movies of 2022. Both these guys are emotional, layered, funny, and even a little scary and make the movie a great experience for fans of acting.

Supporting roles from Henry Winkler, Tiffany Hadish, JB Smoove, and Huel while small, are all played with tip top perfection. This film goes from laugh out loud hilarious to jaw dropping sadness with ease, and not many films can do that.

Check this one out, if you wanna watch something new.

With the cast for this movie, I was expecting more comedy than drama. I was surprised that I got the opposite. This movie touches on mental health, society as a whole, the challenges in life, trauma, friendship and more. This film is gripping and you really beignets invested in both characters. The film was the perfect length too. Worths. Watch.

This was a great directorial debut by actor/lead in this film, Jerrod Carmichael. However the two writers, Ari Katcher and Ryan Welch, missed an opportunity to create something great with this concept, but instead it was just good. Don't get me wrong, it was a very good idea that was perfectly cast and performed, with an amazing soundtrack and score, but the writing was missing the cohesion and balance it needed to be great. The humor in this dark comedy mostly hits the mark, but felt restrictive with not enough laughs. It also lacked emotional depth and narrative structure, and the subject matter felt too skimmed over to have much of an impact. Still, a decent one-time watch.

Two guns. Two best friends. And a pact to end their lives when the day is done. One the Count of Three is today's crowd-pleaser, but on a different note. The parallels between this and I Don't Feel At This Home in This World Anymore feel all too real, especially since that one won the dramatic competition a couple years ago. The seriousness of suicide juxtaposed to the comedic best friends works perfectly. Christopher Abbott and Jerrod Carmichael have wonderful chemistry together. The casting is great. The script covers many topics, suicide being the main one, in a manner that lingers in your thoughts. For example, the last shot spoke so much without saying anything. For a directorial debut, Jarrod Carmichael did fantastic. I love actor-directors because they understand both sides, it's just the execution that is the question when going it. But there's no trouble directing here. Along the way, there's a few spots that slow down and didn't exactly work, but it still manages to work well in the end. By the way, the third act is done so well and one to think about. Moments throughout of the beauty of life and friendship made me like it more and more. I believe this will either win dramatic jury prize, audience dramatic, or maybe even both. One of the best Sundance has given us so far!

It's a solid debut.

A role made for Christopher Abbott, I love seeing him in films of this genre, it's totally fitting his look/behaviour.... it almost feels like he's not even acting, it's very genuine.

Looking forward to watching the director's next one!

I had the awards pass so in total I saw 7 films and with respect to CODA this was my top pick of the year.

Go ahead and try to explain the plot to someone and make yourself sound sane. A comedy about a man (Carmichael) finds out his best friend (Abbott) tried to kill himself 3 days prior and now wants them both to end their own lives. The subtlety in Camichael's performance is absolutely fantastic. When watching the film just take note of his level of emotion he is showing in each scene and how it changes as the film moves on. It is most interesting when he isn't talking. It is expertly done by someone known for just comedy. Abbott also shines as the damaged and crazed friend with 1999 Justin Timberlake hair who is dangerous one minute and sweet the next. The comedy lands throughout the film and this is because the film trusts it's audience to understand what is satire and what isn't. Their is no crowd-pleasing apology scene for its subject matter. No monologues about what we learned today. The film knows what it is and it's done well. I watched it with someone who was personally affected by suicide and he thought it was handled well. However if you're easily triggered this is not the film for you... and that is okay. Overall some production design could mildly improve it does look cheap at times but this was a fantastic film with great performances and the award winning script at Sundance. Don't miss it!

On the Count of Three is the tale of two lifelong best friends who decide to end their suffering once and for all, and kill themselves. Labeled as a "dramedy" it's a solid attempt at finding some humor to such a dark topic. Yet the question remains...does it work? I think it's a step in the right direction, but there's much to be desired.

The tone is really where most of the faults lie. I don't think you can ever truly make suicide "funny." Bit of jokes are tossed throughout the movie, but the film is so stern it feels inappropriate to laugh at them. It also doesn't help that the chemistry between our two leads is a little stale. Despite being lifelong best friends, I never felt they cared about one another (or had anything in common, except being depressed.) Sure you see it in the film (with one life-saving scene after another) but to me it felt like damage control from the screenwriters to make up for the shoddy dialogue between them.

There was also too much plot for this film. I'd think killing oneself would be plot enough, but they go on a few goose chases to right their wrongs as well. (Not atypical, but the movie is under 90 minutes, so of course, it's rushed.) Thus the film actually doesn't end up saying anything extraordinary.

All in all: an interesting premise, an average execution. Not bad for a debut, but left me stolid.

Solidly directed, splendidly acted, and wholly hilarious and witty while never losing its sharp edge of dark profound observations on life, loss, and purpose.

I was surprised how the script manages to handle so many subplots and themes with grace and care, with none of them ever overshadowing the others.

The characters are all monumentally flawed, saying and doing things that I certainly didn't agree with, but that's what made for such a satisfying human experience.

Tiffany Haddish is in the movie for less than 5 minutes and she manages to portray what is arguably her best character on screen. That alone makes this movie worth checking out.

Hilarious, genuine, relatable, nihilistic, emotional, and surprising.

A well executed and well-paced dark comedy starring and directed by Jerrod Carmichael for his debut. The performances and chemistry between him and Christopher Abbott were undeniable and authentic to the point were they really seemed like childhood friends. For such a dark subject matter, the entire theater audience and myself were laughing the entire time but be warned there is some heavy stuff joked about here.

Before coming out on his 2022 stand-up special "Rothaniel", Jerrod Carmichael starred and made his directorial debut with this extremely dark 2021 comedy about a suicide pact between two best friends, Val and Kevin. While the concept sounds like the basis of a tearjerker, the screenplay by Ari Katcher and Ryan Welch takes a more cynical, 'bros'-style approach in covering the last day they plan to live. The knowledge of their imminent demise informs the increasingly desperate actions taken by both men. Carmichael interjects his brand of dry humor as he affectingly portrays Val as the one with second thoughts about the pact. There were abrupt moments that I found challenging to watch, but Carmichael's surprisingly assured direction keeps the story on course. As Kevin, Christopher Abbott gives a showier performance but mostly keeps it under control to complement Carmichael's more rueful style and make their friendship come across as believable. Tiffany Haddish and Henry Winkler provide effective cameos in brief roles pivotal to the plot. Now that he has his brave reality series under his belt, it will be interesting to see what Carmichael's sophomore effort will be as a director.

Feels like an unfinished product, never sure about what it wants to be. I don't even mean in terms of genre, as I guess it's supposed to be a dramedy and fails on that - surprisingly, the funny bits don't work at all! In a film with such a strong and in your-face soundtrack, it's curious that the film doesn't know if it wants to be a full metal piece or just a classical opera and it's on that weird approach to such strong thematics - with a 20 seconds exploration in some cases - that this don't land at all.

Good acting from the duo, interesting different perspectives and arcs (even if it feel rushed) and some interesting bits about parallel stories/events, even if it tries too touch in too many subjects at the same time.

On the count of three. This was a good movie. It had its funny moments it had it sad moments. Overall it gave you what you were looking for if you were looking for a dialogue Driven thought-provoking movie. Some of the political agendas feel a bit forced. But overall this shows that Jared Carmichael is a filmmaker at heart to create something unique and entertaining at the same time. I would recommend this to the people looking for a refreshing independent film. That being said it is not for everybody. With that being said go into it with an open mind and you'll find that it does make you think while keeping you engaged with the Intriguing dialogue. Definitely a highlight in the 2021 Indie circuit.

On the Count of Three is a dark comedy drama with a fairly engaging plot, the dynamic between characters is pretty great, directing is fine and in general it doesn't feel amateur. However it lacks strength in subtly, some acting, story and writing.

Directing is fine, though not as exciting as could be. One thing that felt the weakest was the lack of focus on the emotions of the two main characters. Like the bully scene(s). They all just need that extra push, both in performance but also framing. Pacing was oké, some imbalance.

The story is really dark. Filled with heavy themes. It does have a nice mix of comedy in between some of that, dark comedy. Though it wasn't enough to give the movie that necessary dynamic. It does bottom out sometimes during it's runtime. But the way the movie handled it's dark themes was kind of a miss for me. It felt blunt, in ways that never really meshed with the correct bluntness or anger. There needs to be the underlying hatred, the anger within. Both characters though seem to be written to be an extreme of either personality types, without the nuance to add the depth. Both of them just never felt fully realized to me. Besides that there's tons of blunt social commentary which is also used as humor, but also not, it's kind of in between, and for me never landed. Taking me out of the movie a bit. And this goes with the personality types as well being not fleshed out enough.

Thing is there was a ton of potential here. But the setups and payoffs were weak, and the in between never as convincing as it should have been. I kept waiting for ''that'' moment that made the movie whole. But it never happend.

I think acting was good, just never pushed to it's full potential. Kevin had that foundation, and Val could've really used a scene where he broke. Just needed *those* heavy emotional moments, to go along with such a dark plot.

I floats between being a comedy, a dark drama, and neither really coming to fruition.

Two friends tries to make a suicide pact and failed miserably. With the feeling of impending doom still looming in their heads, both decides to make a final push to finish those who wronged them into a darkly comedic direction

I think the film is admirable. It is not really anything special to be honest. Its just the right enough adept that it is a fun watching experience. The acting between Carmichael and Abbott was nicely done though not explicitly outstanding. The direction (also by Carmichael) was nicely done, especially for a debut feature - will actively look for his future works.

Overall, a good but forgettable material.

On the Count of Three is a beautiful film about friendship, empathy, and mental health. The two main characters, Kevin and Val, are lifelong pals who would do literally anything for each other. These bosom buddies are currently at the end of their ropes and see no way out of their situations but to end their lives. Forming a suicide pact, they set out on a journey to savor their last day on Earth, embarking on adventures of a tragicomic nature. An oft-underrated actor, Christopher Abbott delivers a stellar performance worthy of accolades. Carmichael on the other hand proves himself as an adept director with a bright future ahead. One last note: Kudos to the person in charge of music! Truly aced it. Go Team Indie Movies!

Cute, sometimes clever, never boring and a bit different from first time director Jerrod Carmichael and he does a pretty good job. This odd little film stumbles now and then but for the most part it's quite entertaining. I swear that Christopher Abbott is more than determined not to be a leading man in major films. The man is in so many oddball films giving so many oddball performances, but I don't mean that in a negative way. He is always very interesting though this is the most lightweight performance I think I've ever seen him give despite the ending. Carmichael is just as strong in the acting department as he is in the directing department in this story of two guys who plan on ending their lives at the same time together. It's pretty clear things aren't going to go quite to plan with the only question being just what that is. It's a bit downbeat, but it's also rather humorous in a dark sort of way.

The premise is two depressed friends decide to shoot each other at the same time at the end of day, after they wrap a few things up with their lives.

Concept is definitely attention grabbing and the movie takes off right away. And the movie goes into darker and darker places as the symptoms of serious depression take hold of our two protagonists.

There are definitely some humorous moments, but these moments are often missed as the humor is often deprived from the deteriorating mental conditions of our suicide duo. Who are acting out due to a massive amount of emotional suffering...but that's just me, I have read some reviews and most people really enjoy the gags to lighten things up.

Overall, what really attracted me to this movie is first it's interesting meditation about what you as an audience member would do on your last day.

And Finally, I think unlike another movies that I have seen depicting depression and suicide (have not seen a lot, not my thing), On the Count of Three, really takes a deep plunge into the deep waters of this taboo subject of suicide, which plagues a huge amount of people in America.

I've actually thought in the past that the concept of someone deciding to end their life, but having people they'd like to hurt first would make for a great movie. Turns out it makes for an okay movie. A could've been better, could've been worse movie.

Some films like this sell out. They promise a lot at the start, but then ultimately deliver nothing and take the safe route home. I liked that 'On the Count of Three' wasn't afraid to go to some very heavy places and take some risks along the way. I imagine this would've been a tough film to write the conclusion to and I thought they did a pretty good job.

The film is very short (85 minutes with almost 10 minutes of credits), so even if it's not your thing it isn't a massive commitment. I thought it was pretty good for the most part but I'm not sure it will stick with me. 7/10.

This is a decent movie that does a good job making you care about the characters and their struggles. The two leads give great performances and the movie has a good message. It does a nice job portraying the mental health aspects.

I chose this movie because the first genre listed is comedy. But it was maybe 5% comedy. And a drama about mental health struggles isn't something I normally go for. If that's a subgenre you enjoy then I think you will like it. (1 viewing, 5/20/2022)

Trigger Warning: this film deals heavily with suicide.

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'On the Count of Three' is a story about Val (Jerrod Carmichael), a man who has given up on life, and his best friend and suicide attempt survivor, Kevin (Christopher Abbott). Together they make a pledge to kill each other in a double-suicide pact after a free-for-all last day alive.

This film is really engaging in a lot of ways. Both of the main characters have detailed and explored backstories, which helps build relatability with their lives. Even though the film is marketed as a comedy, it really doesn't have any 'laugh out loud' moments; it's more subtle, nuanced humor in an otherwise somber-toned film.

Direction, video, acting, and flow are all very well done! The content is obviously dark in nature, but it feels organic in how it is presented.

Definitely worth a watch!

Carmichael and Abbott had perfect timing creating a great performance. One person gets incompetent psychological treatment and the other one doesn't but life plays an immoral trick cursing them both with maniac depression and distrust for humanity.