Pretty by the numbers in terms of story. If it wasn't for Kendrick brightening up the movie with her antics, it would be a tv movie worthy ride. Direction is average. Dialog is bland. The cast, minus Kendrick, is terrible, especially Lively and the Asian guy from Crazy Rich Asians. Plot is predictable. Meh.
I was laughing my ass off. It has a Gone Girl feel, but the serious Thriller tone was getting funny all the time. I really like Gone Girl, so this one lacked in the story & Mystery, because it was so silly. Still recommand 8/10!
This movie has a perfect time. It really leans into the mystery, thriller side. Anna Kendrick's character allows for the perfect comedic relief, but it isn't distracting or over the top.
I'm not sure whether this is a comedy or a mystery thriller and would have been a much better watch if they had picked just one. It was watchable, just but I'm glad I didn't go to the cinema and part with money for the privilege.
It's rare that we get a viable comedy thriller hybrid, but that's exactly what A Simple Favor is. Anna Kendrick's impeccable comedy timing sets the tone early on, as a vlogger mom (we're really getting a lot of computer-savvy movies this month, aren't we?) who befriends Blake Lively's femme fatale and gets into a thriller plot. And overall, it works as a dark comedy, breathing life into tired tropes. The two tones do gnaw at each other, with Kendrick's past drama pushing against her comic persona, but I'm sure thriller fans who don't get the joke will find the comedy a distraction. I certainly wasn't sure about the third act turn (a recurring problem in these kinds of stories), but it turned out well in the end. If the film isn't exactly flawless, Kendrick and Lively's chemistry as a deadly odd couple is enough to carry the picture, even if it didn't have help from lots of fun performances from day players.
Not my favorite movie in the world, but Blake Lively in a tuxedo is probably my favorite look in the world. Equal parts humor and suspense with a side of camp, this movie was tons of fun to watch in a theater.
First it seemed a boring stupid movie, and then it became interesting, and right when it could be a good movie, it went back to being a stupid movie !
Such a childish ending !
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Pretty by the numbers in terms of story. If it wasn't for Kendrick brightening up the movie with her antics, it would be a tv movie worthy ride. Direction is average. Dialog is bland. The cast, minus Kendrick, is terrible, especially Lively and the Asian guy from Crazy Rich Asians. Plot is predictable. Meh.The_Comatorium
Worst movie I've ever seen.Videl
I was laughing my ass off. It has a Gone Girl feel, but the serious Thriller tone was getting funny all the time. I really like Gone Girl, so this one lacked in the story & Mystery, because it was so silly. Still recommand 8/10!crispyg
This movie has a perfect time. It really leans into the mystery, thriller side. Anna Kendrick's character allows for the perfect comedic relief, but it isn't distracting or over the top.Joao_Carlos
Could it be good, but ruin the movieBecame silly in the end !
dippygirl78
I'm not sure whether this is a comedy or a mystery thriller and would have been a much better watch if they had picked just one. It was watchable, just but I'm glad I didn't go to the cinema and part with money for the privilege.Siskoid
It's rare that we get a viable comedy thriller hybrid, but that's exactly what A Simple Favor is. Anna Kendrick's impeccable comedy timing sets the tone early on, as a vlogger mom (we're really getting a lot of computer-savvy movies this month, aren't we?) who befriends Blake Lively's femme fatale and gets into a thriller plot. And overall, it works as a dark comedy, breathing life into tired tropes. The two tones do gnaw at each other, with Kendrick's past drama pushing against her comic persona, but I'm sure thriller fans who don't get the joke will find the comedy a distraction. I certainly wasn't sure about the third act turn (a recurring problem in these kinds of stories), but it turned out well in the end. If the film isn't exactly flawless, Kendrick and Lively's chemistry as a deadly odd couple is enough to carry the picture, even if it didn't have help from lots of fun performances from day players.Forzelius
Gone Girl meets Kiss Kiss Bang Bangdvdgrdnr
A bit bloody silly really.Ivan0716
Just when you thought Anna Kendrick couldn't get any more adorable, she goes and uses Diabolique as a verb.firewordsparkler
Not my favorite movie in the world, but Blake Lively in a tuxedo is probably my favorite look in the world. Equal parts humor and suspense with a side of camp, this movie was tons of fun to watch in a theater.kaveh_asaadi
First it seemed a boring stupid movie, and then it became interesting, and right when it could be a good movie, it went back to being a stupid movie !Such a childish ending !