Swindle
2014 · Directed by Jonathan Judge
Original language: English
- comedy
- crime
- tv movie
The story
A boy named Griffin finds a valuable multi-million dollar baseball card. After accidentally selling the card for a million dollar loss, he enlists the help of his best friend Ben and his colleagues to regain the baseball card.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated suburban daylight and tidy, candy-coloured interiors give this one the feel of a Saturday-morning cartoon brought to life, with quick cuts, snappy zooms and a bouncy, playful score that keeps the energy high. Its vibe is lighthearted and whimsical, with a satirical wink at collectors and grifters, and it suits a lazy afternoon, a family movie night, or a comfort watch when you want something fun and undemanding. The pacing is brisk and the comedy broad, with a teenage pair of friends scrambling to undo a costly mistake and a cast of quirky schemers flailing their way through the caper. Everything is playful and low-stakes: there is no real violence, no gore and no sexual content, just mild peril handled for laughs and a bit of slapstick. It is made for families, young teens, and anyone who wants a bright, silly heist that never takes itself seriously.
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