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‘The Sticky’ Review: Maple Syrup Heist Dramedy Is Gleeful

Variety
Story by Aramide Tinubu
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Canadian maple syrup heist inspires a wild, Fargo-esque dramedy set in the sticky-sweet underworld of Quebec's black market.
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  • The film is based on the real-life 'Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist' of 2011, the biggest robbery in Canada's history.
  • The directing duo behind the project, Brian Donovan and Ed Herro, are known for their offbeat sensibilities, giving the true-crime story a delightfully unhinged tone.
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Brian Donovan, Ed Herro, Prime Video, The Sticky
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