David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Oct 10, 2026 3/4

...a solid, noir-tinged piece of work.

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Aaron Murray Loud and Clear Reviews Mar 3, 2026 4/5

Windfall is the product of what COVID brought to the ever-changing world of film.

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Juanma Fernández París El Nuevo Día (Puerto Rico) Dec 5, 2023

Although Windfall's efforts to not be “more of the same” is what makes it entertaining, the fact that the movie ends with a forced climax that's typical of the genre that it tried so hard to undermine is even more frustrating. [Full review in Spanish]

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Aaron Phillips But Why Tho? Jan 4, 2023 9/10

Windfall embodies a classic noir suspense story, fraught with some incredible character performances from Jesse Plemons, Lily Collins, and Jason Segel

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Jim Schembri jimschembri.com Oct 15, 2022 1/5

Terrible, talky three-hander...A good idea squandered, waste of a top cast. Chalk it up as a dud.

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Asia Frey Lagniappe (Mobile, AL) Oct 11, 2022

From the retro font and music of the opening titles, Windfall announces itself as a throwback, Hitchcock-esque thriller, and proceeds, in its tidy runtime, to deliver.

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Elissa Suh Moviepudding (Substack) Aug 18, 2022

What could’ve been an unequivocal thrill transgresses into a languid chamber piece loaded with dramatic tedium and rote acting...

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Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Aug 16, 2022 2.5/5

The performances are good as Segel, Collins, and Plemons make the most of what they’re given. But the commentary is uninspired and barely explored. And the vague hints of tension aren’t enough to make this throwback thriller as good as it could have been.

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Cory Woodroof 615 Film Jun 9, 2022

A modest, intriguing little crime drama that lets Jesse Plemons kind of take over for stretches and do his thing, which I always approve of.

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Rafael Santisteban Cinencuentro May 20, 2022

While the production design and editing of the opening vaguely excite us with presenting Hitchcock-inspired cinema, the suspense never becomes impetuous enough to even [deserve] referencing it. [Full review in Spanish]

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James Kendrick Q Network Film Desk May 10, 2022 2.5/4

while Windfall is opportunistic in a good way, it still isn’t quite good enough to overcome its intended limitations

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Taylor Baker Drink in the Movies Apr 18, 2022 60/100

McDowell leans on looks between the performers and well-framed scenes to build suspense and distrust in the audience from the very beginning. And casting an enormous sweetheart like

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Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Apr 15, 2022 2/4

If the trio of well-known actors distracts with low-key entertainment value for the film's brief 92-minute runtime, none of it manages to hold much weight.

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Filipe Freitas Always Good Movies Apr 13, 2022 2/5

Windfall is a huge misfire. Its that kind of desensitized picture that proves unworthy of a big screen experience.

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Matt Pais MattPais.com Apr 11, 2022 B

Whether or not this is a good movie should be the new, "What color is this dress?"

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Allen Adams The Maine Edge Apr 7, 2022 3/5

You could make the argument that the pacing of Windfall undershoots methodical and lands in the range of plodding. I wouldn't necessarily agree...if you're expecting a fast-paced ride, this probably isn't for you.

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Matt Conway Battle Royale With Cheese Apr 5, 2022

McDowell creates a refined and arresting one-room thriller that doesnt quite land its intended thematic punch.

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Sameen Amer The News International (Pakistan) Apr 4, 2022 2.5/5

Its basic conceit is intriguing but Windfall doesn’t quite make the most of its potentially interesting premise.

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Tatat Bunnag Bangkok Post Apr 1, 2022

Windfall is an unfortunately average crime thriller that heavily borrows the pace and styling of films from the classic era.

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Anne Brodie What She Said Apr 1, 2022

The final twist is a shocker.

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