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Finger in Chili: Comedy of Errors Goes Too Far
14 Mar
Summary
- Divorce lawyer finds severed finger in fast-food chili.
- Couple extorts $100,000 for their silence.
- Film features extreme violence, including shootings and goring.
A dark comedy premiering at SXSW, inspired by a 2005 real-life incident, revolves around a divorce lawyer who finds a severed finger in her chili.
Jess, struggling with empty nest syndrome and financial woes, is offered $10,000 by the restaurant owner's daughter for her silence. Her husband, Ron, successfully negotiates the sum up to $100,000.
This sparks a violent chain of events as the restaurant owner and his ex-Marine friend investigate. The film descends into mayhem, featuring shootings, arrow wounds, and a deer goring.
Despite a talented cast including Judy Greer, Sean Astin, John Goodman, and Bryan Cranston, the script is criticized for being unfunny and overly contrived. Greer's performance is noted as the sole element of genuine human emotion.
The directing duo's attempt at Coen Brothers-style quirkiness falls flat, resulting in a film that is more odd than amusing, ultimately leaving the audience questioning when the franchise should end.
