Pretty Cool

A charismatic, but down-on-his-luck con artist orchestrates an elaborate scheme to impress a woman he met at a bar. He involves his two less-than-brilliant accomplices in a series of increasingly risky cons. The plan seems foolproof until one of the marks turns out to be far more dangerous than anticipated, putting everyone in jeopardy.

Pretty Cool received a generally mixed to negative reception, with critics often pointing to its convoluted plot and uneven tone. While some appreciated its attempts at dark humor and stylish direction, many found the story to be predictable and the characters underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to make a significant impact.

• The film attempts a stylish crime-comedy but falters with a confusing narrative.
• Performances are a mixed bag, with some actors struggling to elevate the material.
• Despite its potential, the movie ultimately feels underdeveloped and uninspired.

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Director Jon Bokenkamp would later go on to create the successful NBC series 'The Blacklist'.