I BET YOU'RE WONDERING HOW I GOT HERE | Omeleto

A gang of thieves rob a bank.
I BET YOU'RE WONDERING HOW I GOT HERE is used with permission from Ryan Polly. Learn more at weekend.video.
A group of four ragtag thieves have just robbed a bank. There's a doofus, a no-nonsense tough chick, a cool and collected ring leader and a suave idiot, all of whom have just managed to come away with a large amount of money.
Cramming themselves into a Volkswagen Beetle, they rendez-vous with the local crime boss at an abandoned building. But the situation goes awry because nothing is as it seems -- and no one seems to know what is going on.
Directed by Ryan Polly from a script co-written with Matt Black, this entertaining comedy short is a rousing, energetic throwback to classic 70s and 80s crime and heist films. Rendered in a dynamic, muscular visual style that blends 70s visual grit with the high-octane camera movement of today's thrillers, it's filled with great affection for the genre, even as it sends up its conventions and cliches with a knowing, ironic eye, a goofball sense of humor and a whole lot of panache.
The storytelling begins at a high point in the action, just after a not-quite-fabulous crew of four (played by actors Eden Lee, Gunner Willis, Andre De'Sean Shanks and Jacob Daniels) rob a bank and gather for the next step. But the real storyline is the unraveling of the tenuous team dynamic that made such an action possible -- a dynamic whose disintegration makes the next steps of the operation impossible unless they get back on the same page.
The characters and situation are quickly established, making clear how mismatched the band of thieves are: Sophie is direct and aggressive, Keegan the voice of strategic calm and reason, Harry is bumbling but sweet and Tommy is an idiot convinced he's a lot smoother than he is. And just as quickly, the situation falls apart, as they realize they're not what they appear. They're not thieves, but undercover cops from the FBI, CIA, DEA and LAPD. And they're at odds, just as they face their most dangerous situation yet.
Appealing to fans of heist films, cop comedies and crime capers, I BET YOU'RE WONDERING HOW I GOT HERE is broad from the comedy to the characterization to the dialogue, but that broadness is part of the appeal, like a big hug that this group desperately needs. Good-natured, audaciously chaotic and impeccably crafted, the storytelling careens from one development to the next, sending up standoffs, role reversals, double-crosses and the like and compressing it all into an impressively well-paced and compact package. It all aims to entertain above all else and succeeds, pulling viewers into a crime caper with buoyancy and an infectious sense of fun.

[@gunnerwillis8214]

Hey guys! I’m the actor that played Harry! Thanks so much for the great response to the short, we’re all really proud of it. So stoked to see people enjoying it!

[@agamzxhv11]

Yoooo

[@oscaraltman8122]

Really good work man I thought your character was hilarious

[@repws7076]

Best character

[@TheDylls]

Easily the best acting in the short, and it was ALL really good acting!

[@justinjex1]

Unique and pretty darn good! Best Wishes,

[@ryan_polly]

Thanks for watching everyone! I'm Ryan, the director and co-writer of this short. So happy to share it with the world on Omeleto, a place I love that has hosted a lot of our shorts in the past (STALLED, MONITOR, THE WAGES OF SIN). Please continue to let us know what you think! I love these characters and had a blast making this love-letter to heist & crime movies, leaning into and subverting all my favorite tropes of the genre. Happy holidays and enjoy the movie 🍿

[@GabrielleCalites]

Great movie! Genuinely enjoyed!

[@vincentdarkrosrayne]

A wonderful piece with a lot packed in a small amount of time while being smoothed out and easy to digest. I almost forgot this was a short because the pacing and well-rounded characters were done so well. this is genuinely very good cinema right here!

[@Black_Jesus3005]

Thanks! It was a fun watch 🙂

[@BrandonReardin]

I think that this truly is cinema.

[@BrandonReardin]

I think that this truly is cinema.

[@OddsYT]

I love the plot twist where he realises he was actually shot and the car badge didn't stop it 😂 I fully expected that to happen

[@ninjaguyYT]

He said there was blood, so it was obvious he was shot.

[@valhatan3907]

Same😂

[@YEEOWCH-lj2bs]

I was so confused, I thought it was weird he got shot in the car thing but there was still blood😂

[@EikottXD]

You love the plot twist that you expected to happen? wuhhh lol

[@coltweest]

"I'd rather be good at being a good guy than bad at being a good bad guy" is a hilariously great line lmao and well delivered

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[@EikottXD]

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[@ashish_45playz42]

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[@DonPetrushka]

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[@rachelkrouse]

Great premise. Hilarious acting. Beautifully shot. Incredible score. Let’s see it on the big screen, this is feature material 🍿 great job Bonus team!

[@darrellsage3076]

yep, big screen time

Yes! I concur!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@gilliganwilliams1993]

I would prefer it to be a tv show

[@0neOfTheEthans]

Lmao and who are you the Hollywood scout?💀😂😂

[@rachelkrouse]

@@0neOfTheEthansyes 🫡

[@papagigante5911]

"undercover"... has massive radio on full blast in coat pocket

[@robotic_automaton]

the whole thing felt like it came straight out of the 70s and it's hilarious. excellent

[@gemstar7286]

Yeah I think it's a deliberate nod to 70's cop shows lol .

[@robotic_automaton]

@@gemstar7286 there are so many layers; police ineptitude, a blurred line of morality, power dynamics and perceptions there of, a nod to Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs, a love of that 70's feel and comedy, and much more that i probably didn't even noticed

[@randomboishorts3521]

Oh the driver is the same guy who got stuck in a time paradox :)

[@enigmaticgale7436]

i was thinking the same thing.

[@Charlottem26]

Thank you for confirming my suspicion😅

[@randomboishorts3521]

@@Charlottem26 your welcome

[@maxwelltheforgiving8770]

I love that guy

[@liamwatchesyt1236]

I knew he looked familliar!

[@danawhite9823]

This was fantastic and so much fun. If this ever gets a feature film, please keep the same cast. Everyone was GREAT.

[@wookieefaced1595]

This.

[@Novgord98]

Hollywold exec: nah, i don't think I will

[@CincyNerd]

This was FANTASTIC! Well written, acted, and directed. I would love to see this as a feature!

[@KaserinoMakanen]

I second this.

[@ElderonAnalas]

I know, there definately needs to be a sequal

[@EmiajAnul]

please go back to writing reviews of the wiggles. That's more your speed

[@CincyNerd]

@@EmiajAnul No.

[@valhatan3907]

​@@EmiajAnulhe said no

[@Ogrillian]

Yeeeaah... This deserves a full mov... trilogy. This deserves a full trilogy.

[@grandmasterdiamond8909]

I loved these four. Such a range and each is interesting and funny in their own way, the perfect crew/group. Would love to see any of them again especially all together. I loved it all the way through and great job to everyone involved.

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[@genoan8209]

Loved how the end credits were shot-for-shot with The Man From U.N.C.L.E, great touch.

[@ryan_polly]

SO glad someone caught that 🫡 Criminally underrated classic.

[@jhasuatapia2962]

The shot of the four undercover vans practically next to each other 💀 None of them even thought it looked kinda sus.

[@drumset09]

That was insane production value for a KZbin video. I feel like that was the highlights of a feature length film.

[@DeathnoteBB]

It’s Omeleto, they post short films. KZbin isn’t just YTPs…

[@1988yankeeNY]

Thank you all for tuning in, I play Keegan Crenshaw in this short. We appreciate the positive & negative feedback ❤️

[@ZHines2]

DOPE! what’s next?!

[@malaythakkar8772]

Fantastic job man!

[@stepbackandthink]

You nailed it.

[@FlyBoyKhi]

this might just be my favorite one. This was hilariously absurd. Crenshaw and everyone else pulling out those massive walkie talkies lmao

[@donniemanny1163]

The actors are all superb,deserve bigger films really enjoyed it. Give us more featuring these actors

[@catherineadams7420]

Thoroughly enjoyed this! The acting, the filming, and everything else it takes to make a great film is spot on.

[@kabukiarmadillo]

Lots of laugh out loud moments. The bit with the undercover vans... all within sight of each other... killed me. And, Tommy's constant flirting with the female gangster... I know I've seen this bit in some other movie or short, but still funny.

[@tahirm1992]

If I am not mistaken, the gentleman playing the crime boss has played the part of a drug cartel leader in Sicario. Benicio Del Toro's character shoots him towards the end while he is having a dinner with his family.

[@LOSTONITALL]

Yes, His name is Lorenzo Piquela. He is from Spain and he used to be an astronaut and deep sea fisherman, until the bottom dropped out in 73.

[@FlyBoyKhi]

I was wondering where I recognized him from

[@tahirm1992]

@@LOSTONITALL Wow. That's amazing. Man of multiple talents. 👌

[@1988yankeeNY]

Yep his name is Julio Cesar Cedillo

[@nathanhyde2079]

Yep, his name is Calos Juan Lopez

[@jero3295]

this was a great premise. im wondering how it might be developed further into a longer form (movie or series) and how it might be able to sustain itself over that medium (especially with some issues like stereotyping or cliche gags, etc.), but as a starting point it has a lot of good stuff and definitely a lot of charm. great work.

[@grantwakefield1172]

So funny story this is actually adapted from the feature script. Pulled a scene from the feature and adapted some elements to make it a contained story as a short film. I won't give to much away from the feature script, but lets just say lots of montages and flashbacks to reveal more complexity about our main characters. 🤘

[@thatonebadusername]

I hope that means someday we'll get to see the feature film of this ​@@grantwakefield1172

[@littleladlarry]

This deserves a full length film

[@Insertquartertocontinue]

As someone who still writes short films, I loved this.

[@pnessi570]

Love this directing style. Almost like guy ritchie directed a comedy. So well done

[@AlexMRL]

Anybody else wishes this was an entire movie or series ?

[@Shawn-vw2sd]

Nah bro, this needs to be a whole movie. Loooooved this

[@TheJosiahPayne]

I would gladly watch a full-length feature with these characters, or even a series. The writing, direction, acting, and comedic timing, are all top notch here. Cinematography and score are great too. Well done to everyone involved!

[@Maximilien.Franco]

Loved it! really great and funny and I loved each one of the characters. Very well done!

[@angelavolkov1126]

The shot of all the vans talking to each other cracked me up.

[@DJShamtown]

I would watch an entire series of this team! This was absolute fire!

[@gretatudeg4877]

Great camera work, fun acting , good music and script. Professional grade for sure!

[@johnhannibalsmith1607]

Harry REALLY needs to put his weapon away 🤣🤣🤣!!!

[@BentleyBohemian_96]

Id actually like to see the team go along before they all exposed their cover

[@wolvie041007]

This should be turned into a full length movie with these same actors.

[@tanaka9260]

This is the coolest thing ive seen on KZbin, whoever made this deserves all the love and praise coming to them!

[@prisotams]

never did i think a man who made videos about fun easter eggs in films would be making really good short films! well done!

[@ricrandmfx]

Excellent short. It's really got that 70's/80's feel. Reminds me of Police Squad. I dig it!

[@man_in_space]

9:03 “This whole time we’ve been pretending to be in the same team. Now we actually _are.”_ *Fantastic* line.

[@demongo2007]

A lot of Bullet Train vibes, and I mean that in the most positive way possible, I loved that movie...definitely deserves feature film treatment.

[@grapeluver5]

Cory Wong at the end made this already great short film even better for me, love this director's films and I look forward to seeing more from him in the future!

[@smvkey]

This deserves way more recognition. Entertaining af!!

[@lesleycarney8868]

HA HA loved the 70's vibe. I hadn't noticed how bad the camera shot's were back then when we watched the tv loll

[@Its_MrPotato_Head]

I want this to be a full movie. I love it!!!

[@aniwenetv]

You outdid yourself on this one. The best story!!!

[@eloise_vortex4070]

This was SOOO GOOD. I need this to be a movie or show now. Keep the same cast, they were great.

[@sweetdoll6641]

whoever came up with this idea is genius

[@MMAGamblingTips]

Big time Jackie Brown vibes. Also Starsky and Hutch. Absolutely awesome.

[@Steanford]

Absolutely flawless stuff. Also im mad crushing on the police chick.

[@eugenetswong]

Thank you film creators!

[@randomdude3578]

Didn't something like this happen when an undercover officer busted an undercover police officer posing as a drug dealer only to nearly get arrested by another undercover team qho were tracking the drug dealer?

[@keenannelson-barer307]

Departed

[@DiorsWorld]

Yup lmao first thing I thought of seeing this pop up

[@Stasiaflonase]

Thanks for this 70’s throwback. It’s genius!

[@sazxZi]

this was hilariously fantastic!!!! great job guys!!!!!!!

[@jwdaniels]

If you can’t appreciate a good whoosh cut I don’t know what to do for you but if you’re looking to have some fun, Bonus Features is here to entertain you! This short features dynamic photography, outstanding set and costume design, a great cast and a consistently wild and wonderful score from the one and only Bex Worley (who also did the score on Stalled by the way!) Speaking of Stalled, Matt Black is back co-writing the script with director Ryan Polly! Movies don’t get much more fun to watch or to make than they are with Ryan and the Bonus Features crew! Give it a watch!

[@darkstrandvisuals]

This was incredible. Really loved the colour grading especially!! Would def love to see this as a feature

[@MidnightTheOne]

This one was that kind of comedy we all love

[@grantman21]

Great short! Great characters, story, and MUSIC. Gimme me more Harry Feldstein!

[@morenofranco9235]

Brilliant! Ryan & Co! Absolutely great script, acting and photography. I want to see the WHOLE MOVIE! 🥃🥃🥃!

[@patio317]

You got some madcap comedy here. Great job all around - writing, directing, production, acting. Could there be a series in your future?

[@bsl91]

I need a whole season of this

[@samuelrosander1048]

Turns out the guy they thought was the boss....was INTERPOL! And the boss...was MI5! The guy they shot was an undercover boss seeing how his minions were doing for a reality show... This was some epic stuff.

[@ultra4488]

This was amazing, stuff like this is why I watch omelto

[@marc0limabreu]

"That's right. I love you" this one got me lmao

[@DariusLong]

Yeah, I'm gonna need a part 2, Lol. This was really good

[@rtpoe]

I LOVE the "identical except for the graphics" vans!

[@helenfong6921]

This is a good one. It should be made into a feature film or even a TV series, but keep the same cast!!!

[@icyleamon]

I want this as a full length movie

[@NatMG]

How has this video not blown up yet?! Only 57k?!

[@rachelkrouse]

Looks like it’s on its way 👌🏻

[@halyketarrant]

MAN this needs to become a show like NOW.

[@eanverdugo4593]

Golly, can we all just marvel at the fact that this is a SHORT FILM yet feels like a daggum FEATURE?!?

[@zvisualstv]

This was amazing! Loved it and Gunner was hilarious!

[@squidton2427]

You know when Ryan Polly, Matt Black and Jacob Daniels are all involved in a short film it’s gonna be fire

[@KhoiV]

Jacob Daniels 😝😝😩😩

[@Empric]

DONT GO IN TO THAT STALL BRO

[@Weretooth]

Had a great time watching! Really nice editing and acting

[@birbingtheflute]

I loved it! I hope to see more content like this in the future and maybe even see it go onto the bug screens!

[@jlotus100]

This is like if Reservoir Dogs and SNL had a baby. I love it

[@blackoutlol2857]

That was fantastic good job whoever wrote this!

[@ArmoredStone]

This desperately needs to be a full film 😂

[@the_sporf3659]

This shirt needs to be a full movie, or at least get a. Sequel plus it has plenty of room for a prequel. I know it’s infinitely unlikely but is such a good concept

[@thomasgonzales770]

This is the best channel ever who needs Netflix when u got these

[@maitreyruke]

I want to watch a full movie about this now.. it felt like a comedy version of mission impossible 😂😂

[@jeromethiel4323]

Something like this actually happened to me. A friend and i were enjoying a late lunch at a restaurant, and all of a sudden, there's 3-4 police cars rolling up sirens on flashing lights, the whole nine yards. Turns out, two undercover police officers were running a sting, and the staff at the restaurant noticed these two guys just hanging around looking suspicious, and called the cops. So you have a bunch of uniformed police arresting two undercover cops. It was on the local news and everything.

[@janmilewski7111]

I would die to watch that as a full length movie

[@Caltistic]

No please don't leave it on a cliff hanger. it actually made me laugh, another episode pleeeease

[@JustDiane71]

Excellent film!! I'd bet this type of thing happens a lot here in the USA!!

[@PlagueDoctor_0]

Masterpiece, The characters, the plot, the music 10/10

[@leviefrauim1425]

Now that one was fun! Well done, folks.

[@TheCuke]

This is not getting the attention it deserves, really well done

[@DanTML_]

LOVE THE DRIVEER PARADOX GUY

[@tobibatiste7859]

Love this Edgar Wright meets Wes Anderson!

[@radiobaked]

This definitely works as a prequel to Sicario, if you ask me

[@loepthui703]

I liked the concept, i wish it can be made a movie with this

[@teossonchau9729]

I need an hour and a half of this.

[@art8463]

So that's what he ended up doing after escaping the time paradox!

[@Black_Jesus3005]

I want more backstory on these 4 😂

[@robertkendzie3]

This was a lot of fun. Great work on this short!

[@PowersJam]

Okay this is my favorite so far.

[@vloak3298]

saw the actor from stalled and immediately clicked on this video

[@grantwakefield1172]

The one and only Jacob Daniels!

[@24Deutschmark]

I love the indentical vans. This is a great sketch. Thank you

[@anthrabed]

EPISODE 2, NOW!

[@i_dont_live_here]

Agreed!