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Greedy People
2024 113 min United States of America R 18+
★6.2
Comedy, Mystery, Crime
Director: Potsy Ponciroli
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Description
The eclectic residents of a small, picturesque island town must navigate a sensational murder and the discovery of a million dollars, leading to a series of increasingly bad decisions which upend the once-peaceful community.
Starring
Himesh Patel
Actor
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Actor
Lily James
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Greedy People is a quirky black-comedy crime film that aims for the stylistic sensibilities of filmmakers like Tarantino and Ritchie. While audiences generally consider it a passable and engaging genre flick, critics find its attempts at dark humor and character complexity to be inconsistent.
| Pacing | The film succeeds as a self-contained, engaging genre piece that delivers a straightforward and blood-splattered narrative within a concise runtime. | |
| Screenplay | The script features a diverse, colorful ensemble of characters whose intersecting motivations and greed drive the plot forward. | |
| Direction | The film draws clear, favorable aesthetic and tonal comparisons to the crime works of Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie. | |
| Acting | Performances are inconsistent, with some viewers feeling Joseph Gordon-Levitt is unsuited for his role while others appreciate the inclusion of a solid ensemble cast. |