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Classic Ealing Comedy Remake Falls Flat
14 Mar
Summary
- The film is a modern American remake of the 1949 Ealing comedy.
- Glen Powell stars as a murderer targeting seven relatives for inheritance.
- Critics found the script lacked wit, tension, and originality.
A new film, 'How To Make A Killing,' attempts to revive the classic 1949 Ealing comedy, 'Kind Hearts And Coronets,' by transplanting its premise to a modern American setting. The story follows Glen Powell as Becket Redfellow, a man who stands to inherit a fortune if he can eliminate the seven relatives ahead of him in the family line.
Directed by John Patton Ford, whose previous film 'Emily The Criminal' showed promise, this latest offering has been met with criticism. Reviewers note that while the cast, including Margaret Qualley as a femme fatale, tries to enliven the material, the script is thin on wit and tension.
The narrative unfolds through flashbacks as Becket awaits execution, recounting his quest for wealth initiated by his mother's harsh upbringing. However, the film's lack of inventiveness, such as the original's use of a single actor playing multiple roles, contributes to its overall reception as a 'dud.'
