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I just finished "Eenie Meanie" and I'm left wondering what the point was. The film's script is so incredibly weak that it makes the entire experience feel ponderous and slow. The dialogue is unnatural and tries way too hard to be witty, which just comes off as forced and cringeworthy. I was really looking forward to this, especially after seeing Samara Weaving in the trailer, who is usually amazing. But even she can't save the central relationship between the main character, Edie, and her ex-boyfriend. He's so utterly unlikable and a walking liability that it's impossible to believe why she would go to such lengths for him. It's frustrating to watch and completely undermines her strength.

Is it worth watching? Not really. It's a classic case of a film that has a decent cast and a tired premise, but gets held back by its flimsy plot and sluggish pace.

Once again, Samara Weaving absolutely shines in a middling film that struggles to find its true footing amid abrupt genre shifts. For the most part, the film feels like a silly action comedy with shades of Bonnie and Clyde, but there are scenes in between which indicate that it's also a relationship drama and a heist thriller. Whenever there are veterans like Steve Zahn or Andy Garcia involved, the film puts on a rather serious face. And where I'm most conflicted about Eenie Meanie is in its conclusion -- it does make sense from the perspective and character arc of Edith (Weaving), but it's also likely to leave viewers on a bittersweet note. Weaving looks hot, performs well, and gets full marks here. That's most certainly the oomph factor in a not-bad, but soon-to-be forgotten flick.

This move is "Meh". It suffered from poor writing and not knowing what it was trying to be. Samara Weaving saved this movie from being tossed in the trash. They had Andy Garcia, & Steve Zahn, & failed to use them. The John (Her Blindspot) character was horrible.

Maybe I'm missing something, or fell asleep and didn't realize it, or just don't get the joke they were telling. So, I'm going to scour the review sights, and put up an episode of "Lunchbreak Reviews" on this! Let me know if you agree, disagree, or want to talk about it on the podcast!

It's shallow, with the plot and vibe bringing little to the table, yet I enjoyed every minute of it. I wasn't preached at, signaled at what the correct world view I was supposed to have, or even tried to impress me with masterful writing or directing. If I was rating this movie in an earlier year, I would probably rate it lower. But with absolute unwatchable garage getting 7-8 ratings, this easily scores as a 7 in my book.

This is like a low-effort version of 'Crank' - less action, more 'vibe'. If you aren't in the mood for that vibe, it might rub you the wrong way. Decent enough car scenes to be entertaining, decent enough acting to sell the casual 'what did I do?' vibe, and chaotic enough to entertain.

Samara is on fire 🔥 A great watch with some unexpected moments that made me choke on my snacks. It has everything - fast packed action, unfolding drama and a love story all rolled into one. Great acting from the leads and believable driving skills. I always hate movies that feature unrealistic moves to pull off but this came across as entirely doable. Comedic in all the right places - 10/