Three and Out
Three and Out

Movie spotlight

Three and Out

2008
Movie
98 min
English

A London tube driver considers pursuing a third fatal accident to collect a huge payout.

Insights

IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes32%
Metacritic39/100
Google Users53%
Director: Scott O'MalleyGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Paul Buckingham, a young accountant, is offered a promotion that would require him to move to London, but he hesitates to leave his girlfriend. To speed up his decision, his boss suggests he take a leave of absence, which Paul misunderstands as an invitation to retire. He enlists his coworkers, Tommy and Victor, to help him 'retire' by completing tasks that would get him fired, leading to a series of chaotic and darkly humorous events.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding the humor to be crude and the plot underdeveloped. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with some appreciating the dark comedic premise while others were put off by its execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark comedic premise and willingness to tackle taboo subjects.

  • Criticized for its uneven pacing and reliance on shock value over genuine humor.

  • Some found the performances, particularly from Gary Oldman, to be a highlight amidst the film's flaws.

Google audience: Audience reviews were mixed. Some viewers found the film's dark humor and unconventional premise entertaining, appreciating the attempt at a different kind of comedy. However, a significant portion of viewers found the jokes to be offensive or simply not funny, and many felt the story lacked depth and emotional resonance.

Fun Fact

The film was originally set to be directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, but he left the project due to creative differences.

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