El misterio de Soho

I understand what Edgar Wright tried to do, but I could not help but feel that this story would have been more intersting if it were less horror focused and more of a straightforward mystery with flashbacks.

This movie had me hooked from the beginning. The vibe of the neon, eerily upbeat 60s music, and intense cinematography, is unmatched. Acting was decent and the storyline unpredictable (at least to me). A well made movie that haunts, not scares.

Cornish fashion student Eloise moves into a room of an elderly lady's home, when she's there she's able to consciously move back to the 1960's, and see the life of a beautiful young woman.

It took me a little time to get into it, and understand exactly what was going on, but overall, I thought this was a rather excellent film.

It builds and changes pace as it progresses, moving from a suspense intrigue story, into a horror thriller conclusion. You'll need to be concentrating, or you'll miss what's going on.

Diana Rigg, the legend, much missed, was the standout for me, (when wasn't she!) putting in a phenomenal performance, credit to Thomasin McKenzie too, she did a great job, the only person for me who was a little cringey at times, was Matt Smith, maybe not his finest moment.

Two scenes stood out for me, the epic conclusion, loved that, some terrific acting, and as reveals go, this was big, and the scene in the library, that was really freaky.

Beautifully stylish and atmospheric, if you love the 1960's as I do, you'll appreciate the fashions, you'll love the music, overall it's a visual feast.

Highly recommended 8/10.

Following a girl named Ellie from the countryside, she enters the busy world of London where she pursues her career in fashion design. Only one problem... she sees things.

The first half started well with a glimpse of mystery as Ellie has dreams of a glamorous life in Soho living through a girl named Sandie. The film techniques used were well thought out too. As the film goes on it gets draining trying to keep up with Ellie and her crazy antics. That was probably the point of the film but it would've been better as a thriller/mystery. I wish there was more suspense built within the film as well. If you watch a lot of psychological horrors or even thrillers, the storyline will be predictable for you so only watch this if you're not looking for a great plot twist but something discomforting and vulnerable.

Holy smoke what a waste! The actors are all talented, the art direction, sets, costumes, soundtrack are great.

But the second half of this is just the most juvenile simplistic and trope filled junk.

This is another covid era film that looks to be, due to delays, got over- tweeked to bad result.