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Best Laid Plans

1999, Crime/Drama, 1h 32m

21 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Movie Info

Returning to his dreary hometown as a wealthy man, Bryce (Josh Brolin) is unaware of the target his financial gain has put on his back for schemers and crooks. When Bryce swings into a local bar, he happens to meet the seductive Lissa (Reese Witherspoon), and the two are at his place by the end of the night. But by the morning, Lissa turns blackmailer by claiming she's underage. In a panic, Bryce ties her up and turns to an old friend (Alessandro Nivola) for help -- but deception is everywhere.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Crime, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Mike Barker
  • Producer:
    Sean Bailey, Betsy Beers, Alan Greenspan, Chris Moore
  • Writer:
    Ted Griffin
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $25.7K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    20th Century Fox de Argentina [ar], Fox, 20th Century Fox, Gativideo, UGC-Fox Distribution, Columbia Tristar, 20th Century Fox of Germany
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby, Surround
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.37:1)

Cast & Crew

Alessandro Nivola
Alessandro Nivola
Nick
Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon
Lissa
Josh Brolin
Josh Brolin
Bryce
Rocky Carroll
Rocky Carroll
Bad Ass Dude
Mike Hagerty
Mike Hagerty
Charlie
Terrence Howard
Terrence Howard
Jimmy
Sean Nepita
Sean Nepita
Freddie
Jose Mendoza
Jose Mendoza
Renaldo
Gene Wolande
Gene Wolande
Lawyer
Michael McCleery
Michael McCleery
Recycling Owner
Jonathan McMurtry
Jonathan McMurtry
Vet
Terrance Sweeney
Terrance Sweeney
Priest
Teddy Vincent
Teddy Vincent
Lawyer Secretary
Rebecca Klingler
Rebecca Klingler
Diner Waitress
Kate Hendrickson
Kate Hendrickson
Bar Waitress
Jody Wood
Jody Wood
Bruhfire Cop
Ted Griffin
Ted Griffin
Writer
Mike Barker
Mike Barker
Director
Sean Bailey
Sean Bailey
Producer
Betsy Beers
Betsy Beers
Producer
Alan Greenspan
Alan Greenspan
Producer
Chris Moore
Chris Moore
Producer
Mike Newell
Mike Newell
Executive Producer
Nancy Paloian
Nancy Paloian
Co-Producer
Craig Armstrong
Craig Armstrong
Original Music
Neneh Cherry
Neneh Cherry
Songs
Ben Seresin
Ben Seresin
Cinematographer
Sloane Klevin
Sloane Klevin
Film Editing
Mali Finn
Mali Finn
Casting
Sophie Becher
Sophie Becher
Production Design
John Zachary
John Zachary
Art Director
Nicki Roberts
Nicki Roberts
Set Decoration
Susan Matheson
Susan Matheson
Costume Design
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Critic Reviews for Best Laid Plans

All Critics (21) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (9) | Rotten (12)
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Audience Reviews for Best Laid Plans

  • Apr 25, 2011
    Quite possibly one of the most ridiculous plots ever! Besides the young and in-her-prime Reese Witherspoon and the extraordinary Alessandro Nivola, this film is lackluster and not worth the ending.
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  • Mar 03, 2011
    a half decent attempt at a film, was a bit disinterested if i am honest a 6/10.
    Ashley S Super Reviewer
  • Feb 19, 2011
    A poor man's The Usual Suspects done with great effect
    Jeffrey M Super Reviewer
  • Mar 15, 2009
    good movie.. lots of twist..
    Lea L Super Reviewer
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