The Price of Nonna’s Inheritance (2024)

The Price of Nonna’s Inheritance 2024

6/10
An oddly exciting, comforting murder plot

Our take

This film lays its foundation nicely: it’s got slapstick romance and an absurdly wholesome motivation, and juxtaposes it with a murder plot, telling you right away the kind of movie you’re going to get. Its mystery aspect is intertwined with comedy, and its comedy stems from an avoidance of direct confrontation, while being so casual with death. The combinations give the movie an exciting and comforting feeling, even with the awkward wrinkles and vaguely ominous pop of red and warm colors throughout. Still, it suffers from a lot of uneventful fluff and underwhelming payoffs. It's a good thing it's funny, then.

Synopsis

When a grandmother falls for a cheeky suitor with dubious intentions, her family devises a secret plan to protect her life — and their inheritance.

Storyline

When a rich grandmother falls for a suspicious man, her daughter’s family unites to protect her at all costs.

TLDR

Murder for the whole family, by the whole family.

What stands out

“I’ve always liked rich women, but not for their money. It’s because they’re happier than the ones with no money at all. Yeah, happiness is hot.”