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In the wake of critical and commercial hits like “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Hit Man,” "Anybody but You," and “Twisters,” Glen Powell appeared on a one-stop route to superstardom. But in recent months, his coronation as a certified A-lister has hit something of a snag following the largely lukewarm response to Edgar Wright’s “The Running Man” and the very tepid box office returns of his new thriller movie, “How to Make Killing.”This movie, inspired by a 1949 British film, "Kind Hearts and Coronets,” hit the big screen back in March, where it met with a shrug of the shoulders (It grossed a weak $21 million against a $15 million budget). But in today’s movie landscape, a film’s streaming debut represents a second chance to make an impression, and with “How to Make a Killing” having just been added to HBO Max, Powell’s latest movie could earn its own redemption.As somebody who did catch this one when it was in theaters, I’m here to give you the lowdown on this new thriller that’s infused with plenty of dark humor. Just be warned, while Powell's presence is as magnetic as ever, the movie that houses his performance is more of a mixed bag.What is ‘How to Make a Killing’ about?
