My Big Fat Independent Movie 2005

The film opens with a profoundly unsettling scene where a black man is seen exerting force upon a white man who suffers from a debilitating condition that causes his memories to fade after just a few minutes. As the story unfolds, we meet Sam (Neil Barton) and Harvey (Eric Hoffman), two loquacious hitmen who mistakenly identify Johnny Vince (Darren Keefe), a charming swing enthusiast, and Memento Guy (Brian Krow), a musician with a talent for the trombone, as the third member of their crew. They’ve been sent by their ruthless crime lord to carry out a heist in Las Vegas that is nothing short of disastrous.

Their treacherous journey takes an unexpected turn when they capture Julianne (Paget Brewster), a beautiful yet troubled cashier, who will irrevocably change the course of their bleak lives. As the four of them navigate this chaotic landscape, they encounter a colorful cast of characters echoing the essence of classic independent films. Among the vibrant personalities are a shaven genius, a forgetful thug, a jogging redhead, a young woman bound and gagged, and a group of rabbis on a poignant quest.

They also cross paths with various remarkable figures, such as the enthusiastic Project Greenlight’s Pete Jones, a deranged mechanic impeccably dressed and portrayed by Clint Howard, a raucous answering machine played by Jason Mewes, and a naïve mariachi. Adding to the humor, there’s an obnoxious, practical-joking French girl consumed by romantic folly, alongside a memorable cameo from Pauly Shore. This eclectic mix of characters enhances the wild ride of misadventures and unexpected encounters that define their journey, propelling them through a vibrant, chaotic narrative filled with surprises at every turn.