Wild Canaries
Wild Canaries

Wild Canaries

2014Movie102 minEnglish

When their elderly neighbor suddenly drops dead, a young Brooklyn couple investigates signs of foul play.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes61%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users65%
Director: Lawrence Michael LevineGenres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends gathers for a dinner party on New Year's Eve, but the evening takes an unexpected turn when they discover a hidden stash of money and a gun in their apartment. Suspecting foul play, they embark on a quirky and increasingly bizarre investigation into what might have happened, blurring the lines between reality and paranoia. The night escalates into a series of absurd revelations and tense confrontations.

Critical Reception

Wild Canaries received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its unique blend of dark humor and suspense, as well as its sharp dialogue and quirky performances. However, some found the plot to be occasionally meandering or overly ambitious in its genre-bending attempts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive premise and offbeat humor.
  • Appreciated for its strong ensemble cast and witty dialogue.
  • Some found the narrative structure to be a bit uneven.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for the film's unconventional plot and dark comedic elements, though some viewers found it to be a bit too strange or lacking in clear resolution.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in just 18 days on a modest budget, with much of the improvisation coming from the cast during production.

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