Cash Only
Cash Only

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Cash Only

Movie
8 min
English

Benny is about to go on a date with the girl of his dreams at a bar that only takes cash. Benny doesn’t have any cash, but he will do anything to make a good first impression.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users78%
Director: Micah JohnsonGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck landlord is tormented by a tenant who claims he's trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over. As the landlord tries to prove the tenant wrong, he becomes increasingly entangled in the bizarre and dangerous situation.

Critical Reception

Cash Only received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its original premise and Dwight Henry's central performance, while some found the execution and pacing to be uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and mind-bending premise.

  • Dwight Henry's performance as the beleaguered landlord is a standout.

  • Some found the film's narrative and conclusion to be somewhat underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique concept and suspenseful nature, with many finding it to be an engaging and thought-provoking thriller. However, a portion of viewers felt the plot could have been tighter and the ending more satisfying.

Fun Fact

The film's unique temporal premise was inspired by the concept of a 'save point' in video games, where players can reload their progress.

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