Cinequest 2009
“Capers” is a happy little ditty. Really. Take three groups of sad sacks, each wanting Connie’s treasure to bring about changes in their own lives, schedule three simultanious break-in buglaries, throw in a delightfully uncaring sullen fence of stolen goods, and you’ve got a hit film.
In competition for the valuables in Connie’s safe are couple of “Arab Slavs” who want to escape their criminal past; a gangsta, repleat with possy and complete in sterotype, who kidnaps a little white girl and then makes plans to raise her as their own. Finally, there are a couple of fellows simply intent on criminal behavior. It’s what they do.
There’s much tongue-in-cheek nonsense taking place.
Connie appears to be the key. Phyllis Somerville, as Connie was wonderfully rotten; raspy voiced, heard hearted, and with some of the best lines. She is the cornerstone upon which the action plays. She’s surrounded by some wonderful, carnavel caricatures that brighten the screen.
Capers is fun. Look up when it airs; it’s worth a view.