The plot: When two very different groups of bank robbers target the same bank, a quirky hostage tries to mediate the conflict, as he finds clues suggesting a greater conspiracy.
Flypaper certainly has its faults, but I think it makes up for them with its flashes of humor. The easiest way to describe it is Clue in a bank. Multiple heists go down at the same time, alongside a seemingly unrelated hit. Wacky hijinks follow, with all sorts of quirky characters acting quirky, in a quirky plot, probably written by a quirky author. The characters are all basically stereotypes, but since this is essentially a farce, one could easily argue that they're actually parodies of those stereotypes. The plot itself seems to flirt with constant homage to Clue alongside parody of heist movies. There are also a few references to other movies, such as This Is Spinal Tap.
If you're looking for a deep or original movie, this really isn't it. But if you want something that's equal parts Die Hard, The Usual Suspects, and Clue... you're in luck! It was savaged by the critics, but I actually found it to be rather amusing, even if it was predictable and a re-hash of Clue.
Flypaper certainly has its faults, but I think it makes up for them with its flashes of humor. The easiest way to describe it is Clue in a bank. Multiple heists go down at the same time, alongside a seemingly unrelated hit. Wacky hijinks follow, with all sorts of quirky characters acting quirky, in a quirky plot, probably written by a quirky author. The characters are all basically stereotypes, but since this is essentially a farce, one could easily argue that they're actually parodies of those stereotypes. The plot itself seems to flirt with constant homage to Clue alongside parody of heist movies. There are also a few references to other movies, such as This Is Spinal Tap.
If you're looking for a deep or original movie, this really isn't it. But if you want something that's equal parts Die Hard, The Usual Suspects, and Clue... you're in luck! It was savaged by the critics, but I actually found it to be rather amusing, even if it was predictable and a re-hash of Clue.