Queenpins

2021
R
1h 50m

IMDb RATING

6.4/10

27K

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Buddy Comedy Dark Comedy True Crime Comedy Crime

A pair of housewives create a $40 million coupon scam.A pair of housewives create a $40 million coupon scam.A pair of housewives create a $40 million coupon scam.

Directors
- Aron Gaudet
- Gita Pullapilly
Writers
- Aron Gaudet
- Gita Pullapilly
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

6.4/10

27K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

3,656

686

Directors
- Aron Gaudet
- Gita Pullapilly
Writers
- Aron Gaudet
- Gita Pullapilly
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination total

Trivia
This is based on the true story of three women: Robin Ramirez, Marilyn Johnson, and Amiko "Amy" Fountain. The details were first revealed after a Tuesday morning raid in July 2012 by the Phoenix Arizona Police Department. Included in the seizures were $25,000,000 worth of fake coupons, 22 assault weapons, and 21 vehicles including a 40 foot boat.

In February 2013, all three women pleaded guilty. Fountain and Johnson each pleaded guilty to one charge of counterfeiting. Ramirez pleaded guilty to counterfeiting, fraud, and illegal control of an enterprise. Ramirez was sentenced to 24 months in prison and seven years of probation. They were also ordered to pay Proctor & Gamble more than $1.2 million.

Goofs
The postal inspector tells Connie it's 1 year for every $100,000 earned fraudulently and that she's looking at 40 years. In a later scene, another postal service worker says they stole 40 million in counterfeit coupons. $100,000 x 40 is 4 million not 40 million. (Edit: The inspector actually says 40 to life, which would be correct since 400 years would be to life)

Quotes
Woman on Plane: Hey sorry, uhm, would you mind if we switched seats, just for this last part? She really likes to watch out the window as we land and it helps calm her down.
Ken: Yeah no, even if I wanted to switch, I think it's more important that your daughter learn a valuable lesson. That's not how the world works y'know. You don't always get your way.
[Resumes eating snacks and looking out the window]

Connections
Referenced in Film Junk Podcast: Episode 941: Challengers + 3 Body Problem (2024)

Soundtracks
Too Much Information
Written by Robbie Nevil
Courtesy of Extreme Music

More entertaining than I expected.

Aside from the many poor attempts at humor, there still were a few LOL moments. The writing needed to be more consistent and tighter, with better character development. The directing was decent and the score on point. The 110 min runtime and pacing were spot-on. But it was the stellar casting and their performances that elevated this "based on true events" interesting af comedy. Kristen Bell shined as the coupon queen, and Paul Walter Hauser nailed his role. I wanted to see more of Vince Vaughn though. Nevertheless, still enjoyable and a recommended watch. It's a well deserved 8/10 from me.