Directed by:
Ruben FleischerScreenplay:
Michael DilibertiCinematography:
Jess HallComposer:
Ludwig GöranssonCast:
Jesse Eisenberg, Danny McBride, Aziz Ansari, Nick Swardson, Fred Ward, Michael Peña, Dilshad Vadsaria, Bianca Kajlich, Elizabeth Shapiro, Jack Foley (more)VOD (1)
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Nick (Jesse Eisenberg) is a small town pizza delivery guy whose mundane life collides with the big plans of two wanna-be criminal masterminds (Danny McBride and Nick Swardson). The volatile duo kidnaps Nick and forces him to rob a bank. With mere hours to pull off the impossible task, Nick enlists the help of his ex-best friend, Chet (Aziz Ansari). As the clock ticks, the two must deal with the police, hired assassins, flamethrowers, and their own tumultuous relationship. (Shock Entertainment)
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When Danny R. McBride is in a movie, I’m usually having a blast. When he’s not? The film tends to lose me. Luckily, at just 80 minutes, this one’s short enough to get through without too much trouble. That said, you can’t rely solely on Danny to carry the humor, and 30 Minutes or Less proves that point pretty well. It has its moments, but it’s clear the comedy needed more than just him to truly shine.
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Once upon a time, mainly at the turn of the millennium, so many “black humor heist movies with multiple interested parties" were made that I had simply had enough. But now almost no such movies are made any more, and so snacks like this are a welcome change, but a few years ago it would have gone unnoticed in the mass of similar pieces. They could have got more from the theme, but I enjoyed it. But I must admit, I would have enjoyed it a little more without that Indian (no offense).
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A couple of great scenes are interspersed by just awful filler; at least (thank god) there are lots of great lines. Eisenberg is wonderful, but his Indian pal not so much. Danny McBride is wonderful, but his American pal not so much. Nice to see you too, Dad. Love you so much. Fuck that dick.
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