Glen Powell Stars in 'How to Make a Killing,' a Lukewarm Black Comedy

A24's 'How to Make a Killing,' starring Glen Powell, is reviewed as a black comedy that attempts to critique the upper class but falls short of its target with insufficient precision.

18 Feb, 14:00 — 18 Feb, 14:00

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Both Variety and Screen Rant review 'How to Make a Killing,' a black comedy starring Glen Powell, but they offer contrasting views on the film's quality and Powell's performance. While Variety suggests an engaging, multi-genre thriller carried by Powell, Screen Rant criticizes it as a lukewarm effort where Powell's character falls short. The coverage shows meaningful differences in critical reception.

What sources agree on

The film is titled 'How to Make a Killing'.
Glen Powell stars in the film.
The film is a black comedy.
The film involves themes of money, greed, and murder.

Where they diverge

The film's overall quality and genre effectiveness

variety

The film is framed as an engaging 'screw-loose thriller' and a 'quasi-satirical mash-up' of various elements.

screen-rant

The film is described as a 'lukewarm black comedy' that 'rarely hits its target with enough precision' in its critique.

The effectiveness of Glen Powell's performance and character

variety

Glen Powell is presented as successfully 'carrying' the film with a 'dishy' and charismatic presence.

screen-rant

Glen Powell's character is characterized as a 'Defanged Patrick Bateman Wannabe,' suggesting a less impactful or successful portrayal.

Notable gaps

Specific thematic elements and production details mentioned

Covered by variety · Not in screen-rant

The film's production company and its aim for social critique

Covered by screen-rant · Not in variety

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Coverage Timeline

screen-rant18 Feb, 14:00First to report

How to Make a Killing Review: Glen Powell is a Defanged Patrick Bateman Wannabe in John Patton Ford's Lukewarm Black Comedy

variety18 Feb, 14:00

‘How to Make a Killing’ Review: Glen Powell Carries You Through a Screw-Loose Thriller of Money and Murder

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variety3h ago

‘How to Make a Killing’ Review: Glen Powell Carries You Through a Screw-Loose Thriller of Money and Murder

It’s a light-fingered drop-dead screw-loose noir — a quasi-satirical mash-up of greed and desperation and Wall Street chicanery and a dash of romance, with Glen Powell, dishy in Brioni suits, turning his pin-eyed handsomeness into a mask of yuppie treachery.

By Owen Gleiberman

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screen-rant3h ago

How to Make a Killing Review: Glen Powell is a Defanged Patrick Bateman Wannabe in John Patton Ford's Lukewarm Black Comedy

A24's Glen Powell vehicle aims for sharp critique of the upper class but rarely hits its target with enough precision.

By Gregory Nussen

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Glen Powell Stars in 'How to Make a Killing,' a Lukewarm Black Comedy

Perspective Analysis

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Notable gaps

Perspective Analysis

Coverage Timeline

How to Make a Killing Review: Glen Powell is a Defanged Patrick Bateman Wannabe in John Patton Ford's Lukewarm Black Comedy

‘How to Make a Killing’ Review: Glen Powell Carries You Through a Screw-Loose Thriller of Money and Murder

Read at source (2 outlets)

‘How to Make a Killing’ Review: Glen Powell Carries You Through a Screw-Loose Thriller of Money and Murder

How to Make a Killing Review: Glen Powell is a Defanged Patrick Bateman Wannabe in John Patton Ford's Lukewarm Black Comedy

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