In this episode of Movie Shorts, Andy Mc takes a look at How to Make a Killing (2026), a darkly comic crime film directed by John Patton Ford and starring Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, Zach Woods and Ed Harris.

With an intriguing premise and a strong opening act, the film sets out to balance dark comedy with crime thriller elements. But as the story develops, questions emerge about tone, momentum, and whether the film fully delivers on the promise of its early ideas.

This spoiler-light review explores the performances, the film’s tonal shifts, and why a story like this might have benefited from more space to develop.