Family can be tough, especially if you’re not close. But when there is money involved, things can be downright vicious. That’s certainly the case with the new black comedy How to Make a Killing, which debuts Friday.

The film comes from writer/director John Patton Ford, who previously helmed Emily the Criminal. This is another tale of crime, but with a decidedly different tone. This one is based on the 1949 British film Kind Hearts and Coronets but adds its own updated flair. It’s likely to be a fun time for fans of the genre.

The film focuses on Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell). He’s had a tough life. His mother was an heiress in line for billions of dollars in family fortune. But when she got pregnant at 18, she was offered a choice by her father (Ed Harris)—get rid of the baby or keep it and make it on her own. She chose her son, meaning she and Beckett were cut off. Even when she got sick, there was no help from her extended family.

Now an adult and still trying to make it, Beckett knows he’s still in the line of inheritance, but that possibility seems remote. A connection with an old classmate, Julia (Margaret Qualley), sparks something in Beckett. That spark combined with a dire job situation has him looking up his estranged family. He’s not looking for a connection, but to improve his place in the line of inheritance.

Along the way, he finds love with Ruth (Jessica Henwick) and stumbles into a comfortable life. But when Julia re-emerges, it all becomes threatened. Can Beckett find happiness? Will he follow through on his mission? What will it all mean?

As with the original film, this one starts with the lead in prison, sharing his story. In this case, it’s to a priest. That gives you the idea you know where the story is going, but there are still plenty of twists along the way. And the charm of Powell helps make this work.

I enjoyed Ford’s last film. I thought the drama—which featured Aubrey Plaza—was a solid crime film. So, I was excited to see what he’d do with this follow-up. The film doesn’t disappoint, though it feels like something more akin to a Coen Brothers crime drama than his first film. But when it hits, it’s like gold.

There is a strong cast here. Henwick, Harris, Bill Camp, Zach Woods, and Topher Grace are all part of the ensemble. And as Beckett introduces us to his relatives and shares the stories, it is a lot of fun. Many of the members of his family are quite over-the-top in the best way. So, too, are the lengths he goes to on his mission to work toward the right life his mother wanted for him.

But the ace of the film is Qualley. She has an incredible ability to deliver in these kind of black comedy roles, something we’ve seen before. She lights up the screen whenever she appears and is probably the most fun aspect of an enjoyable film.

I liked How to Make a Killing. It was a really fun ride that had some good twists and added plenty of comedy to a darker story. It’s a fun ride that’s worth taking.

How to Make a Killing opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, February 20.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.