


Flypaper
A man caught in the middle of two simultaneous robberies at a bank desperately tries to protect the teller with whom he's secretly in love.
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Plot Summary
A mysterious man, known only as 'The Planet', is observed by a young woman, who turns out to be a hacker named Chelsea. While Chelsea attempts to understand his motives and the security measures he's disabling, two separate groups of armed robbers, one led by the meticulous Gordon and the other by the volatile Billy, converge on the same bank, each unaware of the other's presence. As the situation escalates into a chaotic standoff, Chelsea and The Planet find themselves caught in the middle of the escalating heist.
Critical Reception
Flypaper received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its humor to be hit-or-miss. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, with many finding the film's twists and turns predictable and the characters underdeveloped. It failed to make a significant impact at the box office.
What Reviewers Say
- The film's premise is deemed overly complicated and struggles to balance its genre elements.
- The humor is often cited as forced or unfunny.
- Performances are considered a weak point, with some actors failing to elevate their material.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a common sentiment that the movie is a confusing and largely unfunny attempt at a heist comedy. Many viewers expressed disappointment with the plot's convoluted nature and the lack of engaging characters, finding it a predictable and disappointing viewing experience.
Fun Fact
The film's original script was featured on the Black List in 2007, an annual survey of the most liked unproduced screenplays in Hollywood.
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