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Flypaper
Greed, lust and fate bring together a motley collection of oddballs and lowlifes for some rather sticky situations in Hoch's twisted neo-noir debut. Three separate but interconnected stories, all set on a deceptively sunny day in California and centered around one million dollars in cash, inspire Hoch's quirky characters to commit acts both devious and depraved in an attempt to make the big score.
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Plot Summary
A small-time thief attempts to rob a bank but finds himself trapped inside with several other people when the bank's security system malfunctions. As the hours tick by, tensions rise, and it becomes clear that not everyone in the bank is who they seem.
Critical Reception
Flypaper received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the attempt at a suspenseful thriller, many found the execution lacking.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggled with a predictable and uninspired script.
Character motivations were often unclear, leading to a lack of audience engagement.
Despite a potentially interesting premise, the execution failed to deliver a compelling thriller.
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Fun Fact
The film was released direct-to-video in the United States, contributing to its limited exposure and critical review.
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