The Minnesota Delivery
The Minnesota Delivery

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The Minnesota Delivery

2015
Movie
93 min
English

Dub's cousin "Chicago Rick" (Geoff Brown), comes to visit his peaceful life in Minnesota. When Dub inquires of the reason for his visit, Rick tells Dub it's strictly casual, meanwhile Rick has plans to take over the streets of the Twin Cities. Chicago Rick's path of destruction sets him up to bump heads with Plukey, the current boss of the Twin Cities, igniting a war between under bosses, and making himself a lead suspect in the murder of a local missing girl. Putting Dub in the middle of it all.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: T.J. Cim CiminoGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A documentary filmmaker, T.J., aims to capture the raw essence of the American Midwest through a road trip, but his journey takes a dark turn when he stumbles upon a disturbing secret. He becomes entangled with a group of locals involved in a dangerous scheme, forcing him to confront his own mortality and the hidden underbelly of seemingly idyllic small towns. The film blurs the lines between reality and staged events as T.J. documents his descent into a perilous situation.

Critical Reception

The Minnesota Delivery received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often pointing to its ambitious but flawed narrative and uneven execution. While some appreciated its attempt at gritty realism and suspense, many found the plot convoluted and the characters underdeveloped. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some drawn to its dark themes and independent spirit, while others were put off by its pacing and perceived lack of polish.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric portrayal of the Midwest's darker side.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • The film's documentary style is seen as both a strength and a weakness, adding realism but sometimes hindering narrative flow.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for 'The Minnesota Delivery' is not readily available. Audience reactions appear to be varied, with some viewers appreciating the film's gritty, independent approach and suspenseful elements, while others found it to be slow-paced and lacking in clear direction.

Fun Fact

Director T.J. Cim Cimino also stars in the film as a fictionalized version of himself, blurring the lines between documentary and narrative filmmaking.

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