GREEDY PEOPLE – A Review by Jenn Rohm
On the first day of a new job in a new town, with a lot to look forward to, a couple of choices made by others lead to a huge mistake. What choices do you make next, and how do they lead to the next moment of making a choice? Based on the script written by Mike Vukadinovich and directed by Potsy Ponciroli, Greedy People will be available in theaters on August 23, 2024.
I just learned about this film the other day and saw a partial list of cast members: Himesh Patel, Lily James (whom I adored as a couple in Yesterday), Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Uzo Aduba. This was enough to pique my interest. I got my cold drink, a tasty snack and got comfy to sit back and watch. It took a few moments to get into the film, but once I was in, wow, what a ride. I do not want to give out the names of many of the cast, as part of the fun was when a few of them popped up on the screen. Everyone did a stellar job. There is a scene where the character, The Irishman, is in a restaurant. It was one of the most John Malkovich performances by someone who is not John Malkovich, and I want to watch it repeatedly.
A well-engineered plan is required when making a black comedy. Just how far and dark do you take a joke? What can lighten things back up yet not ruin the moment? Where does the next surprise go, and is it keeping things dark, giving some breathing room, or is it a surprise in the cast? My introduction to this genre was the film Heathers, with Death Becomes Her, Delicatessen, and Welcome to the Doll House not long after. I am glad I saw these films when I did, as had I watched them after seeing Greedy People, I am not sure they would maintain their ranking on my personal list.
This is one I will add to my collection and watch multiple times.
Director: Potsy Ponciroli
Written By: Mike Vukadinovich
Cast: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
MPAA Rating: Rated R for violence, language throughout, and sexual content.
Genres: Comedy, Crime
Selig Rating: 4.5 stars
Runtime: 1h 30m
Release Date: August 23, 2024
Trailer: Greedy People Trailer
Website: Greedy People Website
The Selig Rating Scale:
5 Stars – Excellent movie/show, well worth the time and price.
4 Stars – Good movie/show
3 Stars – OK movie/show
2 Stars – Well, there was nothing else…
1 Star – Total waste of time.
