Randy (Rob McKinnon) can't seem to stay out of trouble. In an attempt to keep his business afloat, Randy takes out a loan from two low level Italian "˜loan sharks', and when it comes times to repay it in full, Randy finds that his financial situation hasn't improved. With the help of his carpal-tunneled, baton teaching wife (Lisa Blount), his gay-twin brother (McKinnon pulling double duty) and a robotic, humor filled prophet (Walt Goggins), Randy will attempt to use his "˜good boy' charm and work his way out of yet another stick situation.
Containing a unique mixture of humor, family, and moral recognition, Randy and the Mob brings a fun and lighthearted comedy to the screen that is sure to be enjoyed by everyone.
Throughout the film's entirety, McKinnon exhibits pinpoint comedic timing, bringing to life opposites Randy and Cecil (his gay twin brother), creating situational irony and humor that will have you smiling throughout the entire film. Combine that with some strong chemistry that exists between McKibbon and his on and off screen wife, Lisa Blount, friend Walt Goggins and a handful of other cast members (including a cameo by Burt Reynolds), and you become trapped as you are brought into their world to laugh, smile and learn. All the characters work great together, and Goggins, who plays a robotic man sent to Randy from the Italian "˜loan sharks' is hilarious and steals every scene that he is in.
What really propelled the movie though were the sudden instances of situational humor that was unveiled throughout the film's entirety. The humor is never "˜slap-stick' but rather subtle, carrying a "˜charming' aspect to it that often results in a smile rather than an audible laugh. The comedy is smart, at times dark and mature, but smart nonetheless.
On an immensely low budget of 2 million dollars, Randy and the Mob does at times hiccup from financial constraints and lack of story development; however it overcomes those with ease and creates a great film worth seeing.
