The Strays

This was a pretty intriguing movie from a psychological point of view and not at all boring. I at first thought it was going to be similar to "Don't worry Darling", after viewing the trailer. It's not.

At first, you can almost predict the plot but then start to change your mind. But your first instinct is correct. At least mine was. Is it perfect? Absolutely not.

Unfortunately for many of those, life isn't all roses and sunshine, and some people are just horrible human beings. My only qualm was it ended in a cliff hanger, and that's the most infuriating thing when watching a movie.

To sum this up, it's about a selfish woman who wants materalistic things regardless who she hurts. There's obviously much more, so give it a watch. Turn it off if it's not for you.

The Strays isn't a movie that's going to leave you feeling good once it ends. It will require you to put aside your desires for a story that is clean, easy to follow and wraps up with a pretty bow. Most people, especially those of a "certain persuasion" are not going to like this movie because: A - They can't understand where it's coming from and never will be able to or B - They feel like it's racist which it is not

You'll just have to judge for yourself if it's worth watching. I can guarantee that you'll either love it or you'll hate it. I thought it was great. The young lady that played Dione needs to be in more movies.

From the trailer I thought that this maybe a supernatural film with a twist, you get the twist I guess, but it was not what I expected.

Not one to read reviews and jump on the negative bandwagon, but I found the " Neve " character hard to stomach with her over polite correctness front, however, Ashley Madekwe played this role very well, you really did grow to hate her has the film went on, which I believe was the directors/scriptwriters aim.

I think the element of surprise has to the identity of the "strays" thankfully is explained sooner than later, and again Bukky Bakray and Jordan Myrie were excellent playing this out.

Maybe might appeal more to a british audience, just my take on this film.

I'll start off by saying that reading through the reviews *before* watching the movie will almost definitely influence your opinion of the movie even while watching it. The movie is by no means a perfect one. But it has good moments, keeps you interested, has a surprise ending (some might not like that). The plot holes are glaring and I can see why people can be mad at that. But they are not something many people who watch with a suspension of belief, will be bothered by. The pacing is quite good, quality is good and acting is good. Storyline itself has its ups and downs like the movie itself.

I watched it out of curiosity because my dad left when I was young and never tried to contact me. After I had a son I wondered what would drive a parent to just disappear. Really cold. I would move mountains to see my son. I would move to differant countries just to be near him. Anyway, back on track...I never felt the way these kids did. I just never gave my dad a thought. A lot of complaints have been made about the ending but I could not have thought of a better one. I took two seconds, waited for the movie to resume, then burst out laughing. As comical as it was, it was so ironic that the ending itself deserves 10 stars. Though the movie is slightly predictable, it was worth the watch just to see the ending.