The screenplay for
30 Minutes or Less is a tightrope between pillars of comedy and tension, and the sure-footed cast has the equilibrium to make this nail-biting balancing act well worth watching, even when we begin to fear that the string could snap at any second.
While little in director Ruben Fleischer’s sophomore film comes close to being as stylized as the dynamic opening credits of Zombieland, his hit feature debut, the cast of 30 Minutes or Less genuinely elevates first-time screenwriter Michael Diliberti’s colorful characters and briskly paced story to the point where our compulsion to keep watching ultimately overpowers our bet...
Released:
2011
Rated:
R
Length:
n/a