Roger Ebert likened the film's adrenaline-fueled pace to the Safdie brothers' Good Time .

Reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes noted it as a "taut thriller" that balances action with complex character dimensions.

is a taut crime thriller directed by John Patton Ford in his feature debut. The film stars Aubrey Plaza as Emily Benetto, a young woman in Los Angeles struggling under the weight of crushing student debt. 🎬 Movie Overview

Variety described it as a "world-weary social problem fable".

: John Patton Ford won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay for his work on the film. Review Highlights :

: It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2022 and was released theatrically in the U.S. on August 12, 2022. 🌟 Cast and Crew Aubrey Plaza as Emily Benetto (also served as a producer) Theo Rossi as Youcef, Emily's mentor and love interest Megalyn Echikunwoke as Liz, Emily’s friend Gina Gershon as Alice, a corporate executive Jonathan Avigdori as Khalil, Youcef's cousin ⭐ Critical Reception