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Alice, Darling

  • 2022
  • R
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
14K
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Anna Kendrick in Alice, Darling (2022)
A young woman trapped in an abusive relationship becomes the unwitting participant in an intervention staged by her two closest friends.
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A young woman trapped in an abusive relationship becomes the unwitting participant in an intervention staged by her two closest friends.A young woman trapped in an abusive relationship becomes the unwitting participant in an intervention staged by her two closest friends.A young woman trapped in an abusive relationship becomes the unwitting participant in an intervention staged by her two closest friends.

  • Director
    • Mary Nighy
  • Writers
    • Alanna Francis
    • Mark Van de Ven
  • Stars
    • Anna Kendrick
    • Kaniehtiio Horn
    • Charlie Carrick
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,324
    371
    • Director
      • Mary Nighy
    • Writers
      • Alanna Francis
      • Mark Van de Ven
    • Stars
      • Anna Kendrick
      • Kaniehtiio Horn
      • Charlie Carrick
    • 169User reviews
    • 243Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Anna Kendrick
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    • Alice
    Kaniehtiio Horn
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    Charlie Carrick
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    Wunmi Mosaku
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      • Mark Van de Ven
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    6kevin_robbins

    Strong performances but didn't push the envelope as far as I thought it would

    Alice, Darling (2022) is a movie my wife and I saw in theaters last night. The storyline follows a group of friends who decide to go on a girl trip to celebrate one of their birthdays. One of the friends, Alice, has a psychological and verbally abusive boyfriend she needs to lie to, to go on the trip. She spends the entire trip scares to death he will find out about the trip. As her friends discover what's bothering her they will do their best to help her overcome her fears.

    This movie is directed by Mary Nighy (Traces) in her major motion picture directorial debut and stars Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect), Kaniehtiio Horn (Possessor), Charlie Carrick (Deep Water) and Wunmi Mosaku (His House).

    The storyline for this had a lot of potential and the cast is outstanding and delivers strong performances. The chemistry between the cast was tremendous and felt authentic. You could feel the anxiety oozing through the screen and the friends genuine desperation to help their friend. However, there were decisions throughout the picture by both the friends and Alice that didn't feel realistic and was frustrating. The subplot of Angela missing was under utilized, and while a metaphor, could have had a better conclusion that was more impactful and less subtle. There's a sex scene in here that's the strangest thing I've ever seen. The ending was solid but I thought they'd show more of the husbands abusive ways in an explosive climax.

    Overall, this is an okay movie with some redeeming elements but didn't push the envelope as far as I thought it would. I would score this a 5.5-6/10 and recommend seeing it once.
    10kbuzev

    Painfully real

    I get the low ratings. People want their breath taken away, getting excited and entertained. Well, this movie is true to life, and life rarely does any of these. At least not in a good way when you live with an abuser. It sucks all happiness out of you and makes your life anxious and miserable. The movie is kind of slow and uneventful so the hidden emotions can sink in and open your eyes. It's subtle, but spot-on. The three girls are all stellar! The abuser feels flat and hollow, because that's what abusers are - fake and pretending, until they think they've got you and show their real face. I have to admit, I did not enjoy the movie. It's not really meant to be enjoyed. But I enjoyed the superb acting, the setting, the genuine friendship and love, the little gestures. Anna Kendrick is killing it! And the supporting cast too! Remember to just be kind to each other. You don't know what the person in front of you might be going through or dealing with.
    7ack-56-749793

    If you're here for entertainment, this isn't it. That's what makes Alice, Darling so good

    Alice, Darling is a surprisingly accurate portrayal of coercive abuse. Coercive abuse and control is the slow erosion of the victim's sense of self. There's no dramatic set-up with explosive drama or thrilling moments, which understandably can leave audiences wanting

    Throughout the movie there are subtle cues of abuse. To an outsider the abuse is so insignificant it's not detectable. Leaving the victim thinking the reason for the abuse is their fault

    This movie pays homage to the victims of abuse, empathetically and with great consideration. Alice, Darling is probably more for victims and their loved ones, than for a general audience. This could be the reason for the low score. It could serve as an introduction to those who are interested in coercive abuse

    The actors does a great job of conveying the confusing reality of abuse, for the victim and those around her. The pacing could at times seem slow but it goes with the general theme of realism, rather than entertainment. In my opinion, the run-time was perfect. Any longer and the movie could've easily been a drudge fest. The dialogue is well-written and there must have been a lot of research involved.

    It's not a movie that delves into absolutes, which makes it even more realistic

    A well worth watch.
    7rockbunny-73250

    It's not supposed to be entertaining

    The reviews on here are so problematic. People are moaning this isn't entertaining, it has no thrills and excitement. This is what abuse feels like, numb and dull in the stomach.

    People want to watch physical abuse, want the shocks and horror of dealing with abuse. But it's not always like that. Sometimes it's odd, weird and strange.

    This feel is real. The panic of doing something wrong, that your friends notice you acting different. And realising yourself that there is a problem.

    Alice is taken away from her life, with friends. She is out of the situation and then it gets unsettling when she isn't just concentrating on being a good girl to her partner.

    Abuse is horrific. Sorry if this didn't 'excite' you or you found it boring. But I think it was very valid in how disconnected abuse can make you feel.
    7LilyWai

    Slow burning view of relationship control & it's corrosive effects

    I know this film will not appeal to everyone but it's worth a watch for the performance Anna Kendrick gives as Alice, a young woman who's very spirit is being eroded by a controlling abusive partner. Her female friends can see it but she is too consumed in his critiques & criticisms to reflect on their effects, until a girls week away. Wunmi Mosaku and Kaniehtiio Horn, as Sophie and Tess, provide a warm contrasting environment to the stilted & cold one Alice lives within and give her the reminder she needs of how free life should be. Nicely done for a first film & the camera work was beautifully observed & intimate.

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    • Trivia
      Anna Kendrick (Alice) spoke to PEOPLE about the role and is quoted as saying: "I was coming out of a personal experience with emotional abuse and psychological abuse," she shares, recalling the time she first came across the screenplay. "I think my rep sent it to me, because he knew what I'd been dealing with and sent it along. Because he was like, 'This sort of speaks to everything that you've been talking to me about.' " She did not name the boyfriend, though she said it was "recent;" she had ended a public six-year relationship with cinematographer Ben Richardson in 2020 and a relationship of a year or two with Bill Hader in June 2022.
    • Goofs
      There's a sex scene towards the end of the movie between Anna Kendrick's character and her partner. When they're on the floor he clearly has bare legs. Next second right after he stands up he has black trousers on.
    • Quotes

      Alice: I know this sounds crazy, but sometimes it feels like he can read my mind and there's nowhere left that I can actually be alone.

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      Artist: Favours

      Written by Alexander Zenkovich

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 2023 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Alice, Querida
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Babe Nation Films
      • Elevation Pictures
      • Ontario Creates
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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $101,000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $165,264
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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