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 naiveté 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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