Drop Dead Sexy
Drop Dead Sexy

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Drop Dead Sexy

2005
Movie
83 min
English

When their money scam runs aground, a group of would-be thieves turn to kidnapping in an attempt to blackmail their target.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Joe OttingGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Two dim-witted best friends, aspiring criminals named Lex and Freddy, attempt to make a name for themselves in the world of organized crime. They hatch a plan to kidnap the beautiful and wealthy heiress to a local business empire, believing her ransom will set them up for life. However, their poorly conceived scheme quickly goes awry, leading to a series of escalating and increasingly absurd situations.

Critical Reception

Drop Dead Sexy was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and performed poorly at the box office, largely becoming an obscure direct-to-video release. It is generally considered a low-budget, uninspired comedy that failed to deliver on its premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks any coherent plot or comedic timing.

  • Features uninspired performances and a derivative script.

  • Too amateurish to be taken seriously as a comedy or crime film.

Google audience: Audience reception information for 'Drop Dead Sexy' is not readily available on Google reviews, suggesting it did not garner significant viewership or discussion.

Fun Fact

The film was notably released direct-to-video in the United States, bypassing a theatrical release and contributing to its low profile.

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