Big Plans!
Big Plans!

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Big Plans!

2005
Movie
91 min
Danish

BIG PLANS follows the petty and irresponsible crook Willy, who has a massive fondness for music. Though he's 38 years of age he will not give up his lifelong dream of becoming a famous musician. When he gets paroled he therefore decides to revive his old band to prove to his eight-year-old son, Mikkel, that he isn't the failure everyone thinks he is.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: David P. SmithGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

A man with aspirations of grandeur attempts to impress his girlfriend with a series of increasingly outlandish and ultimately disastrous plans. Despite his best efforts, his ambitious schemes tend to backfire spectacularly, leading to humorous chaos. The film follows his earnest but misguided pursuit of romantic success through sheer, unadulterated ambition.

Critical Reception

As a short film, "Big Plans!" received a modest reception, primarily noted for its comedic timing and the earnest performance of its lead. It was appreciated by festival audiences for its lighthearted approach and relatable (if exaggerated) depiction of romantic ambition gone awry.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive, albeit simple, comedic scenarios.

  • The lead actor's commitment to the outlandish plans was a highlight.

  • A charming, if brief, exploration of grand romantic gestures.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this short film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

Director David P. Smith also stars in the film and was reportedly inspired by his own youthful attempts at impressing romantic interests.

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