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 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!

Enjoyed this! I'm a fan of dark comedies, and if you appreciate dry humour, definitely give this a try. Quirky characters - a group of broke young men who get to know that a former classmate won the lottery. They are jealous and come up with a plan! The result? A witty dark fun film with character who grow on you :)

"The Best Laid Plans" expertly leverages mainstay attributes from the genres of comedy, heist, and buddy movie to present an unbroken assault of highly engaging, caper-based fun.

Jealous and cash poor, a group of young male friends are bent when a former classmate wins the lottery. Logically, a kidnapping is deemed appropriate. And once the target is stashed in the getaway car, "The Best Laid Plans" steps on the accelerator and takes itself (and us) to joyous next levels.

The casting of each of these non-threatening, hard-not-to-love buffoons is truly spot-on. Each manifests traits that are endearing, attractively familiar, and gleefully relatable. "The Best Laid Plans" locked us in from the get-go, and kept us grinning throughout. - (Was this review of use to you? If so, let me know by clicking "Helpful." Cheers!)