Screwed (2000)

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A chauffeur kidnaps his rich boss's dog to hold it for ransom, but when she accidentally gets the dog back, she thinks that it's the chauffeur who's been kidnapped.

Introduction
"Screwed" is a comedy film released in 2000, directed by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. The motion picture has an ensemble cast including well-established comedic actors, such as Norm Macdonald, Dave Chappelle, and Danny DeVito. This humorous black comedy tells a story of a misinterpreted kidnapping that leads to a series of misadventures.

Plot Overview
The main character of the movie is Willard Fillmore (Norm Macdonald), a chauffeur battling with his dog's life working for a rich, mean-spirited lady, Miss Crock (Elaine Strich). Fed up with enduring his employer's terrible habits, Fillhouse decides to take revenge. He hatches a plan with his friend Rusty (Dave Chappelle), a laid-back, fun-seeking chicken restaurant worker.

Together they cook up a plan to kidnap the dog of Miss Crock and subsequently demand a ransom. However, their strategy takes a surprisingly devastating turn when they wrongly leave the dog behind and unintentionally abduct the house maid instead. Seeing this as an opportunity, the sly maid presents a strategy to increase the ransom amount and share it as 3.

More Twists and Turns
Their plan quickly spirals out of control when a greedy mortician, Grover Cleaver (Danny DeVito), overhears their plot and decides to cash in on the chance. Pretending to be the kidnapper, Cleaver requires a bigger amount of money from Miss Crock and plans to eliminate Fillmore and Rusty, framing them for kidnapping and murder.

Climax and Conclusion
Fillmore and Rusty manage to avert Clever's attempts at their lives while they try to prove their innocence. After a series of hilarious incidents, Fillmore and Rusty, with the assistance of the police, succeed in capturing Clever in the act and managing to clear their names. In a neat twist, they handle to switch locations with Clever, and he finds himself imprisoned for a crime he was, in fact, guilty of.

Overall Impact
Throughout the movie, the trio-- Macdonald, Chappelle, and DeVito-- pleasure audiences with their comedic timings and amusing efficiencies. The plot, full of unforeseen weaves, keeps the audience engaged while all at once providing an ample amount of laughter. "Screwed" is an eccentric black funny that provides a rejuvenating technique to the comedy genre by blending aspects of crime and suspense with humor.

In spite of the movie being improperly received by critics, it has actually gained an audience in time due to its amazing comedic performances. "Screwed" effectively shows the amusing cause and effect of events going constantly wrong as each character scrambles in this hilariously intensifying misadventure.

In conclusion, "Screwed" serves a comical fare replete with star comical performers and a plot loaded with hilariously confusing circumstances. This 2000s comedy provides a spectacular mix of crime, thriller, and humor, resulting in an entertaining expect comedy-film enthusiasts.

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