Question 1

What real-life incident is the plot of '30 Minutes or Less' similar to?

Accepted Answer

The plot is similar to a real-life incident in Erie, Pennsylvania in 2003, depicted in Evil Genius: The True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist (2018). The writers had vague knowledge of the case, and the victim's sister criticized the film for laughing at innocent victims.

Question 2

Which real restaurant in Grand Rapids, Michigan is featured as the pizza place where Jesse Eisenberg's character works?

Accepted Answer

The restaurant is Vito's Pizza, a real establishment in Grand Rapids, Michigan where the film takes place. As of January 2024, it is still in business.

Question 3

What notable list featured the screenplay for '30 Minutes or Less' before it was made?

Accepted Answer

The screenplay was featured in the 2009 Blacklist, a list of the most liked unmade scripts of the year.

Question 4

What is the basic premise of '30 Minutes or Less'?

Accepted Answer

Two fledgling criminals kidnap a pizza delivery guy, strap a bomb to his chest, and give him mere hours to rob a bank or else.

Question 5

Which actor plays the character Nick in '30 Minutes or Less'?

Accepted Answer

Jesse Eisenberg plays the character Nick.

Question 6

What real-life incident inspired the plot of 30 Minutes or Less?

Accepted Answer

The plot is similar to a 2003 incident in Erie, Pennsylvania, depicted in Evil Genius: The True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist (2018). The writers had vague knowledge of the case, and the victim's sister criticized the film for laughing at innocent victims.

Question 7

Which real restaurant in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is featured as the pizza place where Jesse Eisenberg's character works?

Accepted Answer

Jesse Eisenberg's character drives for Vito's Pizza, a real restaurant in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where the film is set. As of January 2024, it is still in business.

Question 8

What notable list included the screenplay for 30 Minutes or Less before it was made?

Accepted Answer

The screenplay was featured in the 2009 Blacklist, a list of the most liked unmade scripts of the year.

Question 9

What is the basic premise of 30 Minutes or Less?

Accepted Answer

Two fledgling criminals kidnap a pizza delivery guy, strap a bomb to his chest, and give him mere hours to rob a bank or else...

Question 10

Who directed 30 Minutes or Less?

Accepted Answer

Ruben Fleischer directed the film.

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