Plot: Disowned at birth, Beckett Redfellow (Glen Powell) by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Beckett Redfellow will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.
Is This How You Really Make a Killing?
Glen Powell is a well-known, named, and established actor, and I thought this film was beneath him and not very good. I’m not sure if you agree, but if a movie preview is not shown an excessive number of times and there aren’t many showtimes with it, both of those two elements combined pretty much signal to me that the movie will be a flop or bust and will NOT, unfortunately, “make a killing” at the box office, and this film fell short in that regard. Powell, along with his co-star Margaret Qualley, was one of the only established actors in this film.
The Redfellows & Wealth Instability
Being that Beckett was a member of the Redfellow family, his mother, who got pregnant as a young teenager, was exiled from the family because she decided to keep her son, played by Powell. As a result, her family decided to cut all ties with her and her son, forcing them to live as ordinary working-class people. This decision completely altered the course of their lives, removing the privileges that would have come with their family name. Rather than growing up in comfort and security, Beckett and his mother had to learn to survive on their own, finding strength and resilience in adversity.
I feel that people who are born into a life of privilege and wealth just don’t know what to do with themselves or the money. Their lives may be filled with material abundance but often lack a sense of purpose or appreciation for what they have. People who have to work for their money appreciate and cherish it more than those who are born with a silver spoon in their mouth and have everything given to them either on a silver platter or any type of platter. When you have to earn your keep, every accomplishment, no matter how small, feels meaningful. You come to understand the value of hard work and the satisfaction that comes with achieving your goals through effort and dedication.
Becoming wealthy and successful, I personally feel, comes from hard work, determination, and perseverance. These qualities are the foundation of lasting success. If wealth and success are achieved any other way, it is through a shortcut and not with hard work. Taking shortcuts may provide temporary gains, but they rarely lead to genuine fulfillment or long-term achievement. Nothing that people have is given to them unless they worked for it and did it the right way. When you put in the effort and overcome obstacles, you develop character and pride in your accomplishments.
How will individuals ever reach their full potential and truly see the value in what they have if they don’t work for it? Only by facing challenges and pushing themselves can people grow, learn, and ultimately find meaning in their achievements. The journey itself is just as important as the destination, and the lessons learned along the way shape who we become.
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12 thoughts on ““How To Make A Killing” Movie Review”
Wow, that was deep. I was fed with a silver spoon until 6, then relocated to Central America for 5 years after my parents split, learning how to live like the ordinary and appreciate the simple things in life.
I try to make ALL of my reviews deep, insightful, and meaningful and not be like professional movie critics that rip every movie apart to shreds. I only hope and pray that anyone that reads any of my reviews … I can prick at their hearts in any way, shape, form, or fashion. I like to have a positive impact on anyone that I can—the world so desperately needs more light, love, and positivity. That’s for sure!! Thanks for your comment! Appreciate you, as always!
I do agree that the film could have been a masterpiece. I would give it a slightly higher rating of a C+ though. What makes me give it that rating is the performance of Margaret Qualley. I think she stole the show.
Plot: Disowned at birth, Beckett Redfellow (Glen Powell) by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Beckett Redfellow will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.
Glen Powell is a well-known, named, and established actor, and I thought this film was beneath him and not very good. I’m not sure if you agree, but if a movie preview is not shown an excessive number of times and there aren’t many showtimes with it, both of those two elements combined pretty much signal to me that the movie will be a flop or bust and will NOT, unfortunately, “make a killing” at the box office, and this film fell short in that regard. Powell, along with his co-star Margaret Qualley, was one of the only established actors in this film.
Being that Beckett was a member of the Redfellow family, his mother, who got pregnant as a young teenager, was exiled from the family because she decided to keep her son, played by Powell. As a result, her family decided to cut all ties with her and her son, forcing them to live as ordinary working-class people. This decision completely altered the course of their lives, removing the privileges that would have come with their family name. Rather than growing up in comfort and security, Beckett and his mother had to learn to survive on their own, finding strength and resilience in adversity.
Agree with review. A meh film for me.
Yup! Great minds think alike although Sydney might not agree because her Cowell… the 💥💥💥 BOW WOW POW Powell stars in it!
I haven’t seen this yet and will maybe wait until it’s out for streaming instead of seeing it at the theater.
Yeah – I would save my A-List reservation!
As I’m reading this I get lost in translation. Because of that, I’ll pass.
LOL!
Agreed… beneath him to be in!!
Touché, my good friend!!
Wow, that was deep. I was fed with a silver spoon until 6, then relocated to Central America for 5 years after my parents split, learning how to live like the ordinary and appreciate the simple things in life.
I try to make ALL of my reviews deep, insightful, and meaningful and not be like professional movie critics that rip every movie apart to shreds. I only hope and pray that anyone that reads any of my reviews … I can prick at their hearts in any way, shape, form, or fashion. I like to have a positive impact on anyone that I can—the world so desperately needs more light, love, and positivity. That’s for sure!! Thanks for your comment! Appreciate you, as always!
I do agree that the film could have been a masterpiece. I would give it a slightly higher rating of a C+ though. What makes me give it that rating is the performance of Margaret Qualley. I think she stole the show.
She “stole” alright!