Karma” was the first word that popped into my head after watching new producer Oscar Delgado’s first film, “The Learning Curve.” What goes around comes around. Georgia Stevens (Monet Mazur) is sexually harassed at the beginning of the movie but accepts a bribe for her silence.

In an ironic twist, she uses this payoff to make a business out of seducing unsuspecting men with the help of her lover Paul Cleveland (Carmine Giovanazzo), who protected her from the harasser and helped exact the first bribe.

They quickly discover the perks and pitfalls of making easy money. They get a loft and a BMW, but their success is temporary.

The modern-day Bonnie and Clyde tempt fate until they pick Marshal (Vincent Ventresca), a corrupt record executive as their next victim. All at once, their earlier crimes catch up with them.

In a clever homage to Death Row Record label head Suge Knight, Marshal has two rappers dangled from a building because they refuse to sign a record deal. It is widely believed that this is what Knight did to Vanilla Ice at the height of his career. Georgia and Paul’s run-in with Marshal spurs a new string of crimes.

Mazur and Ventresca deliver strong performances in the movie, as does Majandra Delfino, whose portrayal of Ashley Nolan was both convincing and scene-stealing. Director Eric Schwab’s inventive camera angles give the viewer a sense of intimacy.

Though the first hour of the film was devoted to seemingly aimless plot development, the final scenes tie up all loose ends. “The Learning Curve” might not have the big names of “Hearts in Atlantis,” but it is still well-worth seeing.

“The Learning Curve” opens Friday at Century Theaters in Evanston.