I’m Trevor with the Sasquatch Movie Minute with a look at HOW TO MAKE A KILLING, directed by John Patton Ford, starring Glen Powell. Disowned by his wealthy family, Becket must systematically kill the heirs to the fortune in order to claim the inheritance for himself.

2.5 out of 5

This noir comedy has its moments and the idea is fun; but there is no identity to this film, it is told in the blandest way possible. I think it is going for an old-fashioned caper, but the look of the film is muddy and it feels like actors are in different movies from each other. There is no devious fun, no snap to the editing here. The script has a nice build to a dark and morally complicated ending, but I kept thinking that things didn’t work out THAT BADLY and this kind of ending was better done in SUCCESSION. There is also a big hole in the center of the film. Glen Powell seems confused. There is no attempt to zero in on the morality of his character, he just…does things. And it is hard to ignore the logic holes in the kills.

Best Scene. I liked the flirty dinner scene with Henwick and Powell. They both seemed relaxed and really vibing on each other. They have a great line, ‘Its scary to dream small. No one teaches us how to do that.’

I’m Trevor with the Sasquatch Movie Minute with a look at HOW TO MAKE A KILLING, directed by John Patton Ford, starring Glen Powell. Disowned by his wealthy family, Becket must systematically kill the heirs to the fortune in order to claim the inheritance for himself.

2.5 out of 5

This noir comedy has its moments and the idea is fun; but there is no identity to this film, it is told in the blandest way possible. I think it is going for an old-fashioned caper, but the look of the film is muddy and it feels like actors are in different movies from each other. There is no devious fun, no snap to the editing here. The script has a nice build to a dark and morally complicated ending, but I kept thinking that things didn’t work out THAT BADLY and this kind of ending was better done in SUCCESSION. There is also a big hole in the center of the film. Glen Powell seems confused. There is no attempt to zero in on the morality of his character, he just…does things. And it is hard to ignore the logic holes in the kills.

Best Scene. I liked the flirty dinner scene with Henwick and Powell. They both seemed relaxed and really vibing on each other. They have a great line, ‘Its scary to dream small. No one teaches us how to do that.’

Best Performance. Margaret Qualley is going full camp with her 1920s femme fatale. It doesn’t work, but she did command every scene she was in. Jessica Henwick, the modern utility player, provides some nice spark to her cliched character. And Topher Grace is having fun!

A rare occasion where the script is better than the filmmaking. If you want to see Glenn Powell in silly costumes being charming, see HIT MAN!