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Reviewed by CinemaSerf 6 / 10

It was always going to be very difficult

It was always going to be very difficult for this to hold a candle to “Kind Hearts and Coronets” (1949) but I wasn’t really prepared for something quite this insubstantial. It’s really only a vehicle for the ever-amiable Glen Powell but even his character is disappointingly undercooked and it’s another of these films where it’s best bits featured in the trailers. It’s told by way of a confession between “Becket” and a priest as he awaits imminent hanging. His revelations reveal that his mother was from very wealthy stock, but was abandoned after she insisted in having a child with an wholly unsuitable musician. Left to their own devices, they struggled along until she prematurely died and left him looking for retribution. To pay his bills, he has a job in a tailor’s shop where he encounters his rather snobbish childhood friend “Julia” (Margaret Qualley) who plants a devious seed in his mind. What better way to inherit than to ensure that the seven folks further up the family tree all come tumbling down? With things all going swimmingly, he meets the girlfriend of one of his doomed relatives, “Ruth” (Jessica Henwick) and is soon all loved-up. Thing is, the unhappily wed “Julia” cottons on to his cunning plan and so now “Becket” has lots of plates to spin as he tries to keep the girl, get the Rolls Royce and avoid the drop. There are a few moments that raise a smile, but for the most part the drama doesn’t really catch fire. Part of the problem is that it simply doesn’t develop the roles of the “victims” at all. Each get a few moments in the sun, but their parts needed beefing up much more to enhance the comedic and quirky effects of this dark comedy thriller. Ed Harris bowls along towards the end, but that made little sense and I half expected Tim Curry to emerge from behind one of the wooden panels that line the hallway. Qualley looks the part but her persona has none of the mischievous charm nor scheming intricacy it needed to resonate and I left with a worrying sensation that someone, somewhere, fancies the idea of a sequel should this take the money at the box office. It’s watchable enough, but is another cinematic example of something originally unbroken an in no need of fixing seventy-five years later.

Reviewed by 7 / 10

Simple, Fun, and Easy to Enjoy

"How to Make a Killing" is the kind of movie that doesn't try to be more than it needs to be. It leans into its entertainment value, delivering a light and enjoyable experience that is easy to follow and even easier to sit through without overthinking.The performances fit well within this tone. There is a natural sense of energy and ease in the way the cast handles the material, which helps keep the film engaging even when it does not aim particularly high.Visually, it keeps things clean and functional. Nothing stands out in a major way, but everything works as it should, with a presentation that supports the story without distracting from it. The soundtrack follows the same approach, adding to the rhythm without leaving a strong impression.The script is straightforward and moves at a steady pace. It does not try to complicate things, which works in its favor, keeping the flow smooth and the experience consistently enjoyable from start to finish.There is not much depth, and it never really pushes beyond its basic idea, which can make parts of it feel a bit predictable.Still, it succeeds in what it sets out to do. It is a fun and pleasant piece of entertainment, the kind of film that may not stay with you for long, but definitely makes for a good and enjoyable watch in the moment.

Reviewed by 5 / 10

Poor remake of a classic

This lacks the wit and dark humour of the original Earling Studios classic film it's based on. They claim it's loosely based on Kind Hearts and Coronets but most of the main plot is there, with a few tweaks here and there, name changes, location and the odd method. The main difference is 7 actors play the characters that Alec Guinness played originally and he played each role better than the cast here. Dennis Price's narration is miles above Glen Powell's. It's a shame that this lacks the charm of the classic.

How to Make a Killing

2026

Action / Comedy / Drama / Thriller

How to Make a Killing

2026

Action / Comedy / Drama / Thriller

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It was always going to be very difficult

Simple, Fun, and Easy to Enjoy

Poor remake of a classic

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