Lovable loser Curtis Prentiss (Billy Crudup) enlists the help of his friend Kenny (David Hornsby) and ornery scientist Rick (Paul Giamatti) to build a rocket belt, which Curtis firmly believes will make him famous. But the partners soon learn that business and friendship don't mix. Too much ambition can be a dangerous thing, especially when it leads to murder, kidnapping and prison. This dark comedy marks actor Paul Schneider's directorial debut.