How to Make a Killing

Synopsis: Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow  will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way. 

Movie Review: 

"How to Make a Killing" is directed by John Patton Ford, and it's an original dark comedy that offers some serious insights into the wealthy, the justice system, and the lengths people will go to. The lead performance is incredible and makes this film a fun watch in theaters. I really enjoyed the tone of this movie; it felt like a comedic take on "American Psycho," blending humor, silliness, and over-the-top moments. Glenn Powell portrays Becket Bedfellow, the youngest member of the powerful Bedfellow family, and this is my favorite role of his. He delivers a charming, magnetic, and charismatic performance, even though it's tough to like him due to some selfish choices he makes. Still, you find yourself relating to him despite all that; he’s fantastic in this film. Margaret Qually plays Julia Steinway, Becket’s childhood friend, and she also gives an amazing, funny, and silly performance. However, her character is dangerous and unpredictable, making her a wildcard. I just wish her character had more to do and a bit more depth. Jessica Henwick plays Ruth, Becket’s love interest and fiancée, and she delivers a great performance. She’s beautiful, charming, kind, and sweet, making her the nicest character in the film. The chemistry between Glenn and Jessica is fantastic, which made me root for them. When Becket plans out these murders, it’s fun, diabolical, and hilarious, definitely the highlight of the movie. I also loved the setup and the first act, which had me hooked from Becket’s narration about his past and his motivation to kill his family. Despite a talented cast including Ed Harris, Topher Grace, Bill Camp, and Zach Wood, who all portray this spoiled, selfish, and unlikable rich family, they have limited screen time and not much to do. My biggest issue with the film is that the second act rushes through a ton of montages with no buildup, which felt too fast for me. Still, "How to Make a Killing" is a fun dark comedy that I enjoyed watching.I am giving it a 3.5/5 stars.  

Director:John Patton Ford 

Cast: Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, Bill Camp, Zach Wood, Bianca Amato,Raff Law, Sean Cameron Michael, Grady Wilson with Topher Grace and Ed Harris 

Runtime: 105 Minutes