Foolproof

Kevin, Sam, and Rob spend their evenings sketching flawless heists in theory, never intending to pull any of them off. Their idle games feel safe until a plan is stolen and carried out by an unknown thief, turning fiction into danger. A shadowy man appears with a stark choice: design a heist for him or face prison. The pressure tightens as time runs out and the threat feels more real than anything they imagined. Trust fractures under the stress, and secrets spill as they weigh what they are willing to risk. What started as a game spirals into a crisis that could redefine their lives.

Released in 2003 and directed by William Phillips, Foolproof is presented as an original Canadian thriller. The cast features Ryan Reynolds as Kevin, Kristin Booth as Sam, and Joris Jarsky as Rob.

Critics generally noted the brisk premise and strong performances, especially Reynolds, though some found the plotting uneven as moral questions collide with suspense. The film examines risk, loyalty, and responsibility, asking how far friends will go when freedom and safety hang in the balance. The tension rests on the chemistry among the trio and the way the plot pivots on trust and betrayal, keeping the audience alert even when the outcome remains uncertain.

It did not garner major award nominations or wins, keeping a low profile on the awards circuit. Some regional critics nevertheless praised the cast and the movie for its compact, efficient storytelling and earnest attempt to marry character dynamics with a thriller setup.

Foolproof has a modest afterlife on home video and festival screens but has not generated widely cited lines, scenes, or memes. It remains mostly a curiosity for fans of early 2000s Canadian thrillers and for viewers who enjoy compact, dialogue driven conundrums. The film is remembered largely for the performances of its leads and for a brisk pace that sustains tension without overreaching into spectacular cinematic moments