Thursday, September 20, 2018

A Simple Favor Review


A Simple Favor is an extremely compelling thriller with a dark sense of humor. This movie is about a mom who joins her best friends’ husband when she goes missing. Anna Kendrick gives an incredible performance. She played the naivetĂ© of her character perfectly while also making us question her motives. Blake Lively gives a fantastic performance. This is the best she has ever been and the dynamic between her and Kendrick is a highlight. Henry Golding gives a great performance as Lively’s husband. He had excellent chemistry with Lively and Kendrick. Linda Cardellini also gave a good performance in a smaller role. Paul Feig did a fantastic job directing. Immediately the film has a unique style that immerses you in the world. The script is overall great with a few small issues. The character development for the main cast is all fantastic and the movie constantly kept me guessing. The film also has a dark sense of humor which added a much-needed sense of fun. The first act, while never boring, is a bit slow though. At 117 minutes the pacing is good and flies by once the second act begins. Overall I had a blast watching A Simple Favor and recommend it to thriller fans.
8.5/10

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