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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Entertainment
Adam Fleet

On the Count of Three: a suicide-pact comedy that’s not as depressing as it sounds

Christopher Abbott and Jerrod Carmichael in On the Count of Three.
‘A unique movie that will not easily be pigeonholed’ … Christopher Abbott and Jerrod Carmichael in On the Count of Three. Photograph: Albert Camicioli/AP

On the Count of Three is a bleakly comedic drama crafted out of a morbid and not outwardly humorous situation – which makes for a unique movie that will not easily be pigeonholed.

Val (Jerrod Charmichael) and Kevin (Christopher Abbott) are childhood friends who are struggling with their mental health. Each has a suicide attempt behind them and Val springs Kevin from a hospital stay with the idea that the two best friends can do one final thing for each other: take part in a suicide pact.

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