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Dark Comedy 'How to Make a Killing' Falters Despite Star Power

2/20/2026

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How to Make a Killing, directed by John Patton Ford, stars Glen Powell as Becket Redfellow in a dark comedy about murdering his wealthy estranged family members.
Critics describe the film as lacking coherence and depth, despite Ed Harris and Topher Grace in the cast.
Powell's charm becomes a liability.
The narrative draws inspiration from the 1950 film Kind Hearts and Coronets.
The movie is currently in theaters.

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Story summary

How to Make a Killing, directed by John Patton Ford, stars Glen Powell as Becket Redfellow in a dark comedy about murdering his wealthy estranged family members.
Critics describe the film as lacking coherence and depth, despite Ed Harris and Topher Grace in the cast.
Powell's charm becomes a liability.
The narrative draws inspiration from the 1950 film Kind Hearts and Coronets.
The movie is currently in theaters.