Set in a sleepy desert town, three disgruntled bank employees independently decide to rob the exact same bank on the same night. None of them are aware of the others' plans, leading to a series of chaotic and comedic overlapping heists.
: The small, dusty town atmosphere adds to the "indie comedy" feel of the film, contrasting with the high-stakes tension usually found in heist movies. Why Watch It? Scorched (2003)
as Shmally : A local who joins the fray with her own chaotic energy. Set in a sleepy desert town, three disgruntled
as Charles Merchant : A wealthy, eccentric man who becomes an unwitting participant in the night's events. Why Watch It
: It leans into the absurdity of the situation rather than action, making it a lighthearted alternative to gritty crime films. My chief take away from this is… She might be single?!
: The film utilizes a "Rashomon-style" narrative where we see the events of the same night play out from different perspectives as the three separate plans collide.
as Jason "Woods" Valley : A nature-loving employee who wants to avenge a local duck's death.
