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A Simple Plan (1998)
Directed by Sam Raimi
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Overview
Captivated by the lure of sudden wealth, the quiet rural lives of two brothers erupt into conflicts of greed, paranoia and distrust when over $4 million in cash is discovered at the remote site of a downed small airplane. Their simple plan to retain the money while avoiding detection opens a Pandora’s box when the fear of getting caught triggers panicked behavior and leads to virulent consequences.
Rated R | Length 121 minutes
Actors
Billy Bob Thornton | Bill Paxton | Bridget Fonda | Brent Briscoe | Jack Walsh | Chelcie Ross | Becky Ann Baker | Gary Cole | Bob Davis | Peter Syvertsen | Tom Carey | John Paxton | Marie Mathay | Paul Magers | Joan Steffand | Jill Sayre | Wayne A. Evenson | Tim Storms | Terry Hempleman | Jay Gjernes | Grant Curtis | Solomon Abrams | Nina Kaczorowski | Thomas Boedy | Mary Woolever | Rhiannon R. Sauers | Christopher Gallus | Eric Cegon | Robert Martin Halverson | Roger Watton | Frank Beard | Steven Gilmer
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2022 | TV | DVD | Library | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8 stars |
Viewing Notes
In this year of Sam Raimi I decided to cross another film off my blindspot list. Definitely lives up to its reputation as a great neo-noir rural thriller. Really excellent acting across the board. Of course Paxton and Thorton are standouts as the two brothers at the center. Quite amazing to see Paxton’s career go from the weird, wired characters to more mature, challenging roles.
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