Once Upon a Time in Venice

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Once Upon a Time in Venice is available in the US on Hulu and Philo right now. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. With 713 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Bruce Willis's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Hulu — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Once Upon a Time in Venice keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in Once Upon a Time in Venice land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Steve Ford is a private detective in Venice Beach, Calif., who's good with the ladies, bad with the punches and wild about his dog Buddy. When local thugs steal Buddy, Ford turns to Spyder, their devious leader, and forges an unlikely alliance. With help from his best friend, Steve pulls out the big guns to retrieve Spyder's stolen cash and cocaine and save Buddy. Bruce Willis and Jason Momoa lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2017. What keeps Once Upon a Time in Venice from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Once Upon a Time in Venice. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Bruce Willis's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.