The Phoenician Scheme is a unique cinematic experience that prioritizes dialogue and character over complex plot resolution. With an intricate scheme led by Zsa-Zsa Korda, the film challenges viewers to engage with ambiguous plot points rather than fixate on them. This film stands out in 2025 for its distinct visual and auditory style. Instead of relentless navigation through the story’s cryptic aspects, appreciation of the characters’ dialogue and interactions is encouraged, delivering a unique blend of comedy and thriller elements.
The Phoenician Scheme has just quietly hit Peacock, and if you missed it in theaters, it's worth streaming for one reason alone: There's not a single movie in 2025 that looks or sounds like this one.
Ruining the plot of The Phoenician Scheme is actually hard because aspects of the story and the stakes are somewhat intentionally opaque.
Listening to characters converse in The Phoenician Scheme is a pleasure, even if the unfolding plot details are less than clear.
You're almost better off not caring about what Zsa-Zsa is up to, but instead, how he, and others, are describing what he is doing.
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