Here's the Plan
Here's the Plan

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Here's the Plan

2017
Movie
19 min
English

The film follows the life of a married cat and dog couple who start off with a dream to open a bakery, only for their lives to drift apart due to a variety of circumstances.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users75%
Director: David SchwimmerGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A struggling comedian, Jason, pretends to have a terminal illness to get his estranged family to come together and support him. As his elaborate lie unravels, he's forced to confront his past mistakes and the true meaning of family and forgiveness. The film explores the dark humor in life's toughest challenges and the unexpected ways people cope with grief and deception.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising David Schwimmer's performance and the film's darkly comedic tone, while some found the premise a bit too outlandish or unevenly executed. Audiences generally responded well to the emotional core of the story.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and darkly humorous take on a sensitive subject.

  • David Schwimmer's performance as the dying comedian is a standout.

  • Some found the narrative's progression to be somewhat predictable or tonally inconsistent.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's humor and the emotional depth it managed to convey, with many finding it a surprisingly touching story despite its comedic premise. Some viewers felt the plot became a bit contrived towards the end.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a vehicle for David Schwimmer to explore a more dramatic and darkly comedic role, deviating from his more well-known comedic performances.

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