ReaderKenka Let's be realistic.

Helllins It is both painfully honest and laugh-out-loud funny at the same time.

Brenda The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Stephanie There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Leofwine_draca Sam Raimi's snowbound thriller is quite simply one of his best films, up there with the first two EVIL DEAD movies in terms of entertainment value. It's also the director's most mature film, a piece which shows that he has progressed in the last twenty years - unlike John Carpenter, who has alternatively been going downhill since then! The plot of this film constantly twists and turns all over the place, offering plenty of scenes brimming with tension and suspense.Like most gems these day, this was missed by audiences who were probably lured into watching the latest no-brain blockbuster instead of this classic. It's a real shame when talent is ignored by mainstream audiences, especially when the film in question is so darned good. Raimi makes the most of his chilly locations, offering up the same kind of isolated cold as found in FARGO, and also works wonders with a relatively small cast. Bill Paxton is engaging as the everyman who becomes embroiled in murder and is forced to kill multiple people; Paxton may not be a brilliant actor but I've always enjoyed his performances. However, the real shining star here is Billy Bob Thornton, who gives an accurate and moving portrayal of Jacob, Paxton's simple brother who is unable to cope with the complex lies he is forced to tell.The rest of the cast all do very good jobs, with a surprising turn from Bridget Fonda as Paxton's wife who is just as corrupt as her husband. Gary Cole also gets to silently brood and strip wallpaper with his baleful eyes in a thoroughly nasty turn. You might be mistaken for thinking this is typical family fare, but it's not, and things get very dark when people start dying. But the film's greatest achievement is slowly creating the people on screen and giving life to them in character-building scenes which really make us care and feel concern. Quite simply, this is one of the best thrillers I've seen of the decade, and I can't recommend it any more highly.

Adam Peters (59%) A largely paint by numbers morality tale in a similar shape to the much better Fargo, featuring a good central performance from Bill Paxton and more than decent support backing him up. The premise is one of such dramatic substance and fuel for "What would you do?" type debate that even a lousy writer such as Skip Woods, or Eli Roth could squeeze at least some intrigue out. Where this does come off the rails a bit revolve around the character's decisions being clearly wrong-footed from the start. And even though the characters featured are supposed to be dimwitted, it still makes for a film that doesn't really push the premise to any real limit because the characters couldn't make more of a hash of things even if they tried. This is still an interesting, well made film, and it's worth a look, but it just doesn't quite make it as a true future classic.

billcotter Heres a movie with an excellent cast ,film direction,and story line with first rate photography adding to the cold,forbidding atmosphere.Mans greed and selfishness is pitted against the basic need to do the honourable ,moral thing. It is a lesson on how normal,everyday people once embarking on the slippery slope of dishonesty suddenly find themselves losing control of the situation and their actions to remedy that situation merely pushes them closer to the abyss.Two brothers and a friend find a crashed light plane ,the pilot dead,his eyes being picked out of his head by hungry aggressive crows.They retrieve an extremely large carry bag containing hundreds of bundles of $100 dollar bills,amounting to over four million dollars.The big question is do you keep it or do you hand it in to the proper authorities? They make their choice and immediately are sucked down into a vortex of trouble and woe. Recommend this movie!

namashi_1 Maverick Filmmaker Sam Raimi has always impressed me, be it his work in the Spider Man series, Darkman or even The Evil Dead, his work has found its place. And with 'A Simple Plan', Raimi triumphs with A Razor-Sharp Thriller, that also offers superior performances by its lead cast.'A Simple Plan' Synopsis: When three blue collar acquaintances come across millions of dollars in lost cash they make a plan to keep their find from the authorities but find complications & mistrust weaving its way into their plan.'A Simple Plan' deals with greed, ambition & above-all The American Dream. The characters in here, aren't bad people. Like the film's caption accurately states: Sometimes Good People Do Evil Things. The characters aren't lovable, but they aren't the kind you'd hate either. There is a motivation & sadness attached to them, which makes them do bad things. But then again, A Crime is A Crime.Based on the novel of the same name by Scott Smith, The Screenplay, also Written by Smith himself, is engrossing. Its a realistic thriller, but the thrills in here, are for real. Raimi's Direction is crisp. His handling of this thriller, deserves distinction marks. Cinematography & Editing are perfect. Performance-Wise: Billy Bob Thornton takes the lead with a sterling performance. Bill Paxton is remarkably credible. Bridget Fonda is natural to the core. Brent Briscoe is impressive, as well.On the whole, 'A Simple Plan' is, most definitely, worth a watch.