The Sticky (2024)
Director: Credited directors are Michael Dowse and Joyce Wong
Cast: Stars include Margo Martindale, Chris Diamantopoulos, Guillaume Cyr, alongside Gita Miller, Guy Nadon, Suzanne Clément, Mark O’Brien, Meegwun Fairbrother, and guest Jamie Lee Curtis
The Sticky (2024) unfolds as a quirky and sharply witty #HeistCrimeThriller set amid the chilly backdrop of Quebec. Margo Martindale anchors the narrative as Ruth Landry, a determined maple syrup farmer whose world collapses when bureaucratic forces close in on her livelihood. With steely resolve only she can muster, Ruth recruits two unlikely allies—a smooth-talking Boston mobster, Mike Byrne (Chris Diamantopoulos), and a quiet French-Canadian security guard, Remy Bouchard (Guillaume Cyr)—to orchestrate a daring heist of Quebec’s maple syrup surplus in a caper dripping with dark humor and regional flavor. #MargoMartindale #ChrisDiamantopoulos #GuillaumeCyr #MichaelDowse #JoyceWong
From the opening act, the tension between Ruth’s gruff pragmatism and Mike’s sleazy charm ignites a comedic spark, while Remy’s reserved loyalty grounds the trio in unexpected heart. These dynamics drive both tension and warmth in a storyline that balances comedy and crime with finesse. Central themes include survival, resistance against oppressive systems, and the subversive power of solidarity—even in the most absurd of criminal enterprises. The tone stays darkly comedic yet emotionally resonant, blending witty dialogue, sly satire, and the gravity of personal loss, especially as Ruth fights for her farm and a way to care for her comatose husband.
Visually, the direction expertly captures wintry Quebec landscapes, pairing the austere beauty of the region with a slyly stylized production palette that echoes the show’s off-kilter ambiance. Cinematography and production design underscore both rustic authenticity and heightened comedic contrast. Acting performances are uniformly strong—Martindale delivers a character both fierce and endearing, Diamantopoulos brings comedic swagger, and Cyr offers understated charm. Supporting turns, including Jamie Lee Curtis’s cameo, offer delightful surprises. The soundtrack and score by FM Le Sieur subtly underscore mood shifts, while editing maintains brisk pacing that respects the miniseries format.
Overall, The Sticky stands as a creatively audacious #BlackComedy series, spotlighting Margo Martindale in a rare lead role. It’s a polished, regionally textured, and spine-tinglingly humorous ride that leaves a sticky—yet satisfying—impression. #TheSticky #2024 #HeistSeries #JamieLeeCurtis
The Sticky (2024) unfolds as a quirky and sharply witty #HeistCrimeThriller set amid the chilly backdrop of Quebec. Margo Martindale anchors the narrative as Ruth Landry, a determined maple syrup farmer whose world collapses when bureaucratic forces close in on her livelihood. With steely resolve only she can muster, Ruth recruits two unlikely allies—a smooth-talking Boston mobster, Mike Byrne (Chris Diamantopoulos), and a quiet French-Canadian security guard, Remy Bouchard (Guillaume Cyr)—to orchestrate a daring heist of Quebec’s maple syrup surplus in a caper dripping with dark humor and regional flavor. #MargoMartindale #ChrisDiamantopoulos #GuillaumeCyr #MichaelDowse #JoyceWong
From the opening act, the tension between Ruth’s gruff pragmatism and Mike’s sleazy charm ignites a comedic spark, while Remy’s reserved loyalty grounds the trio in unexpected heart. These dynamics drive both tension and warmth in a storyline that balances comedy and crime with finesse. Central themes include survival, resistance against oppressive systems, and the subversive power of solidarity—even in the most absurd of criminal enterprises. The tone stays darkly comedic yet emotionally resonant, blending witty dialogue, sly satire, and the gravity of personal loss, especially as Ruth fights for her farm and a way to care for her comatose husband.
Visually, the direction expertly captures wintry Quebec landscapes, pairing the austere beauty of the region with a slyly stylized production palette that echoes the show’s off-kilter ambiance. Cinematography and production design underscore both rustic authenticity and heightened comedic contrast. Acting performances are uniformly strong—Martindale delivers a character both fierce and endearing, Diamantopoulos brings comedic swagger, and Cyr offers understated charm. Supporting turns, including Jamie Lee Curtis’s cameo, offer delightful surprises. The soundtrack and score by FM Le Sieur subtly underscore mood shifts, while editing maintains brisk pacing that respects the miniseries format.
Overall, The Sticky stands as a creatively audacious #BlackComedy series, spotlighting Margo Martindale in a rare lead role. It’s a polished, regionally textured, and spine-tinglingly humorous ride that leaves a sticky—yet satisfying—impression. #TheSticky #2024 #HeistSeries #JamieLeeCurtis