30 Minutes or Less
30 Minutes or Less

30 Minutes or Less

2001Movie18 minEnglish

This story follows a pizza delivery boy who encounters a violent red neck couple, two over-amped cops and a transvestite Nazi war criminal planning to take over the world with her secret weapon: Zombie Walt Disney!

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes54%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users76%
Director: Ruben FleischerGenres: Comedy, Crime, Action

Plot Summary

Two slacker friends, a pizza delivery guy and his unemployed best friend, get involved in a bizarre kidnapping plot when a desperate bank robber forces the pizza guy to rob a bank. They have a limited amount of time to get the money, leading to a series of chaotic and comedic events as they attempt to outsmart the criminals and survive the ordeal.

Critical Reception

30 Minutes or Less received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its fast-paced humor, energetic direction, and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Jesse Eisenberg and Danny McBride. While some found the plot a bit thin and the humor occasionally uneven, the film was largely seen as a fun and entertaining comedic caper.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its rapid-fire humor and energetic pacing.
  • The chemistry between Jesse Eisenberg and Danny McBride was a highlight.
  • Some critics found the story a bit predictable and lacking in depth.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's comedic tone and the performances of the main cast, finding it to be a lighthearted and entertaining watch. Some viewers noted that while funny, the plot could be a bit outlandish.

Fun Fact

The film's plot was loosely inspired by a real-life event in 2003 where a pizza delivery man was forced to rob a bank with a bomb strapped to his chest.

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