To amp up the dramaWalter Pidgeonplays William.
O Bill Dennis, Gables quick-witted rival whose tongue is as sharp as his wit.
Overall, the film dishes outbig momentswhether its fakewar footagein China or wild jungle rescues.
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The narrative is hilariously and dramatically propelled forward by the constant back-and-forth between Chris Hunter and Bill Dennis.
From the onset, its clear they care more about outdoing each other than doing their actual jobs.
Its thisrivalrythat ensures the film keeps moving at breakneck speed.
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Its in moments of playfulsabotagelike this that tension blends with comedy to make things more interesting.
Pattinson will produce, and may also star.
The film isnt without its action-packed scenes, though.
In fact, theres an instance where Chris risks everything to save Alma from a life-threatening plane crash.
The architect of that disaster is none other than Bill who was simply thinking about one-upping his rival.
Its safe to say that whereToo Hot to Handledelivers action, theres always asplash of melodramaclose behind.
Soon after, Chris casually attempts to outshine him stating that he already has a juicer lead.
So, its not just a competition between them, its something more entertaining, layered, and profound.
Perhaps that is one of the most genius things about howToo Hot to Handleapproaches its narrative.
On the surface level, the films fast-paced plot hones in on the rivalry between cameramen Chris and Bill.
But bubbling under the surface is awily commentaryon the lengths the media will go to for a headline.
In one scene, Chris fakes a wartime bombing using toy airplanes and creative camera angles.
Agreeably, itslaugh-out-loud funny, especially when his boss gushes over the incredible footage.
Albeit playful, it coaxes the audience to question everything they see on screen.
Packaged with quippy banter and exaggerated antics, these weighty ideas arent watered down but arent as heavy.
