‘How to Make a Killing’ First Reactions Praise Glen Powell

Early reviews are in for A24’s dark comedy thriller, How to Make a Killing, and critics are especially praising Glen Powell’s performance. Many are calling it one of his best roles yet. Powell has become a rising star thanks to recent hits like Top Gun: Maverick, romantic comedies such as Anyone But You, and action films like Twisters and the new Running Man remake. However, reviewers are highlighting this latest role as a particularly strong display of his captivating and surprisingly dark charisma.

In the film How to Make a Killing, Ethan Powell plays Becket Redfellow, a working-class man determined to claim his $28 billion inheritance, despite being abandoned by his wealthy family at birth. This role is a departure for Powell, who usually plays heroic characters; here, he embodies a ruthless anti-hero. Critics like Matt Neglia have praised his performance, calling him “devilishly charming” and noting that Powell’s charisma helps balance the film’s over-the-top story.

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2026-02-12 20:08