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.

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!

Loved the film. Truly shows what friends will go through to get what they want. Everything was great to the cinematography to the way the actors all portrayed very well and natural. Hope to see more from this filmmaker. J. D'andrea

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.

"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!)