Its just common sense that independent film industry can always use a new perspective on stories that have been told and retold in various ways. “Greedy People,” scheduled for release in August 2024, is bound to bring the audience exactly that, its nothing new to the table its how they develop things through the film. Potsy Ponciroli’s black comedy crime thriller is written by Mike Vukadinovich and it involves a small island community which turns into a crime spree of greed and murder, the first day the first rule gets broken "do not kill anyone unless its necessary" the moment you hear that line it will crack you up. The movie features a great cast with Joseph Gordon Levitt, Lily James, Himesh Patel, and others, and tells a story about what everyday people would do when they are put in exceptional conditions, I wonder how many people kill someone accidentally and they first thing they do is anything but report the murder, and some try to hide it. It is centered on the events of a horrifying murder and one million dollars found at the same place, which entice the inhabitants of the town to make wrong choices one after another. Once again, the audience is offered a chance to observe the further degradation of the previously quite calm neighborhood and the comic and at the same time terrifying effects of selfishness. This upcoming film just from the trailer makes me want to watch, in fact it is a great trailer, for two and a half minutes you get bombarded with comedy, not sure why its not so popular within IMDB search.
- IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20201748/
- Platform: Theaters
- Release: August 25, 2024
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As I mention on the introduction this is not a movie that you have to jump in and expect anything new or disruptive, same goes with the list of the primary actors and actresses since we have seen most of them perform in the past, it gives a clear implication of diversified character personalities, beginning with the comedic stereotype Jim Gaffigan to the dramatic portrayal of Uzo Aduba, the film will indeed offer a diverse cast that will add substance to the movie, specially between the two main characters and their as they try to come to terms with the murder and the temptation of the money will no doubt be a key feature of the movie.
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Filming occurred in Southport, North Carolina between May 9 and June 11 of the year 2022, the decision of the shooting place probably has a great significance for the creation of small town environment, which is so necessary for the plot of the film to generate the necessary impact, create that environment of confinement and suspense. It had some issues that are typical for independent movies after COVID, for example the growth of budgets and shifts in the environment.
Greedy People is a vivid example of how independent cinema remains relevant within this kind of genre, the combination of humor, crime thriller and a bit of social political drama make the movie interesting to watch. Its success may have industry implications and allow more independent projects to get to theaters, although it is difficult to anticipate its critical or box office success, the movie has accomplished the goal of stirring interest and excitement, I would not be too surprise if it does not do well during its opening but over all. Even with the talented cast, interesting concept and the gradually growing popularity of the director, it might become one of the most notable comedy releases of 2024. Whether it lives up to these expectations remains to be seen but Im certain: it would certainly open up discussions about the themes of greed, community and personal decisions we all might take when faced with life altering opportunities, lets be real.
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