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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.
Two brothers, Hank and Jacob Mitchell, along with Hank's father-in-law, Lou, discover a bag of $4 million in cash that had crashed in a small plane in the woods. They decide to keep the money, planning to wait until spring to report it as found. However, their simple plan quickly unravels as greed, paranoia, and suspicion set in, leading to escalating violence and betrayal among them and the small town's inhabitants.
A Simple Plan was widely acclaimed by critics for its taut direction, compelling performances, and morally complex narrative. Reviewers praised its ability to blend suspense with a grounded depiction of ordinary people succumbing to temptation. The film was also a modest success at the box office, further solidifying its status as a modern crime thriller.
Praised for its suspenseful and escalating tension.
Lauded for strong performances, particularly from Bill Paxton and Brendan Fraser.
Acknowledged for its bleak yet compelling exploration of greed and morality.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's gripping storyline and the effective portrayal of how desperation and greed can corrupt seemingly good people. Many enjoyed the unexpected twists and the raw, intense atmosphere.
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Scott B. Smith. Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama.
Director Sam Raimi initially wanted to cast actor Bruce Campbell as Hank Mitchell, but the studio insisted on Bill Paxton.
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Yikes, talk about money being the root of all evil! "Hank" (Bill Paxton), brother "Jacob" (Billy Bob Thornton) and their friend "Lou" (Brent Briscoe) are out hunting in the snowy wilderness when they discover the wreck of a plane. The pilot...
***Bleak crime drama in the wintery Minnesota woods*** Two brothers & a friend from a small town in Minnesota (Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton and Brent Briscoe) happen upon a crashed plane in the woods, which contains over $4 million in...
Do you ever feel evil? A Simple Plan is directed by Sam Raimi and adapted to screenplay by Scott Smith from his own novel of the same name. It stars Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, Bridget Fonda, Brent Briscoe, Chelcie Ross and Jack Wal...
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