A Simple Plan

"Such a riveting film! This is basically Sam Raimi's version of FARGO, but much more serious (I may end up prefering this film to FARGO actually). Given that both Sam Raimi and the Coens were not only roomates in their early careers, but also helped each other out during that time period, it's easy to see why. It is a huge stylistic departure for Raimi himself, and yet it still works beautifully. I was particularly impressed by the usage of the snowy Minnesota setting to build a foreboding atmosphere and tension to the deceit and double-crossing that occurs in the story. Phenomenal writing and especially acting by a committed cast. Bill Paxton is easily the film's MVP (I am shocked he did not get an Oscar nomination for this) along with Billy Bob Thornton (well deserved nomination for him), as well as Bridget Fonda and Brent Briscoe. Great cinematography and score too. Highly recommended."

"Definitely worth a watch,lot of action and suspense, definitely makes you think and feel a lot!"

"It may be blasphemous, but I think I liked this movie better than Fargo"

"It's not bad.....Not great, either. You can see every twist coming way before it happens, but it does have a strong cast. Worth a watch, but it won't be on any of my rewatch lists. 5/10"

"It was “a simple plan” or was it? "

"This was actually a good movie. "

"This was good, but the book was better."

"I loved this movie, but never has a thriller made me cry. This had a lovely amount of layers and desperation. All actors did such an uncomfortably good job. "

"It is the perfect slap-your-forehead, roll your eyes and yell at the characters movie. Roller coaster of hope. Good suspense without cheap violence. The violence is painfully realistic."

"I could totally see this happening!"