Trigger Warning: this film deals heavily with suicide.
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'On the Count of Three' is a story about Val (Jerrod Carmichael), a man who has given up on life, and his best friend and suicide attempt survivor, Kevin (Christopher Abbott). Together they make a pledge to kill each other in a double-suicide pact after a free-for-all last day alive.
This film is really engaging in a lot of ways. Both of the main characters have detailed and explored backstories, which helps build relatability with their lives. Even though the film is marketed as a comedy, it really doesn't have any 'laugh out loud' moments; it's more subtle, nuanced humor in an otherwise somber-toned film.
Direction, video, acting, and flow are all very well done! The content is obviously dark in nature, but it feels organic in how it is presented.
Definitely worth a watch!
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'On the Count of Three' is a story about Val (Jerrod Carmichael), a man who has given up on life, and his best friend and suicide attempt survivor, Kevin (Christopher Abbott). Together they make a pledge to kill each other in a double-suicide pact after a free-for-all last day alive.
This film is really engaging in a lot of ways. Both of the main characters have detailed and explored backstories, which helps build relatability with their lives. Even though the film is marketed as a comedy, it really doesn't have any 'laugh out loud' moments; it's more subtle, nuanced humor in an otherwise somber-toned film.
Direction, video, acting, and flow are all very well done! The content is obviously dark in nature, but it feels organic in how it is presented.
Definitely worth a watch!