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Hoorah 99!
Logline
A down-on-his-luck father, in the midst of a foreclosure and other financial woes, convinces his three high-school teenage sons that their only option is to rob a bank.
Synopsis
Albert’s had it rough over the last few years. His business has tanked because he never evolved with the changing landscape of social media marketing, and now he’s facing foreclosure. In an effort to reclaim his financial security, he does what any self-respecting, ambitious Brooklynite would do: devise a plan to rob a local bank. Who does he enlist to help him? The only 3 people that still show him respect… his 3 sons! Alfonzo, the school jock, Raymond, a transitioning teenager, and Peewee the nerd.
“Johnsons always stick together” echoes amongst them as they pony up the will to be their father’s accomplices. It’s the one solid value that runs deep amongst the four of them.
As the plans become more involved, Albert starts seeing a spirit guide, and the spirit guide looks a lot like Ja Rule. It tries to offer guidance and clear thought, only to be ignored by Albert’s simple mind and humongous ego. Hurdles arise, but there’s no stopping a man on a mission. Needless to say, nothing goes as planned and the unthinkable arises. Albert is forced to re-evaluate his values, motives and family security.
“Johnsons Always Stick Together” is the central theme of this outrageous rollercoaster ride of a crime comedy. You’ll never see the plot twists coming!
The Creators
Once upon a time, in the world of movie magic, there existed a dynamic duo named Ash and Ci!. Ash, with his keen eye for cinematography, and Ci!, a maestro of producing and production design, were a match made in filmmaking heaven.
As a result of recent industry uncertainties, Ash felt a restlessness creeping in. His career seemed to be moving at a snail’s pace and to add to his woes, he was caught in a financial quagmire. But then, like a beacon in the dark, Ci! proposed an idea – ‘why not create a movie of our own?’
They needed funds and what better way to gather them than by crafting a remarkable piece of art?
Quick as a flash, Ash brought out an old script from 2019 that had been gathering dust. Together, they scrutinized their bank balances, physical assets & business values, assessing the feasibility of their bold plan. Finally, they pledged to create a feature film so spectacularly original that they were willing to empty their savings, believing it would be a worthy gamble.
In retrospect, they realized that their decision may have seemed rash. However, as fate would have it, it was indeed the most rewarding choice they ever made! This daring venture isn’t for every filmmaker, but for Ash and Ci!, it is their road to triumph!