IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users67%
Director: Clark Gregg•Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller
In 1974 Los Angeles, a former "woppie" (hippie turned corporate stooge) named Chris invites his ex-girlfriend, a perfume industry professional, to join him in a scheme to extort money from her boss. Their elaborate plan quickly devolves into a chaotic and violent confrontation, drawing in an eccentric defense attorney and a volatile detective.
Freaky Deaky received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While some praised its quirky humor, stylish direction, and strong performances, others found the plot convoluted and the tone uneven. Audiences generally responded similarly, appreciating the film's unique blend of dark comedy and crime thriller elements.
Praised for its darkly humorous tone and stylistic flair.
Noted for strong performances from its ensemble cast, particularly Crispin Glover.
Some critics found the plot unnecessarily complicated and the pacing inconsistent.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's unique sense of humor and its offbeat characters. Many viewers enjoyed the quirky plot and the performances, although some found the story a bit too bizarre or hard to follow.
The film is based on the 1970 novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard, a prolific author known for his crime fiction.
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