The Front Room

Okay this is definitely one of A24's worst films because as much there are some aspects I appreciate, it fails to take advantage with it's concept and becomes a mess.

The Eggers Brothers crafted a somewhat interesting horror flick with some interesting concepts within its setting and strong performances from Brandy and Kathryn Hunter. Unfortunately, these positive aspects are thrown into the back due to its poorly written narrative that struggles to focus with its themes, characters that are uninteresting and annoying, and a third act that just goes nowhere.

Based on the story from Susan Hill, I'll be honest, the story felt as if it was a bit stretched out too long as it ends up making some narrative choices feel weak and creating some pacing issues. Including gross moments that feels like it wants to be mean-spirited but unlike being in a creative way, it feels forced. There are some solid camera work and presentation.

Overall, the Eggers Brothers prove that they have talents to craft something but this movie probably works better as a short film.

Imagine a friend asking you to explain this film..

"So, an old woman moves in with her in laws. She annoys them by blowing a whistle and speaking in tongues whilst defacating on herself, a lot. The end"

This wasn't horror/thriller, it was a bad comedy with a gollum looking pensioner annoying her pregnant daughter in law for an hour.

I only gave this time due to seeing a24 being mentioned, some of the greatest horror/thrillers of recent times have came with that stamp of approval. I have no idea how this was categorised as a horror movie & it was as thrilling as vegan food.

Avoid at all costs, dont be catfished by the trailers.

Kathryn Hunter is one of the best actors on the planet earth. Though this movie is ultimately unworthy of her talent, it's all in good fun. I wish I could see her on stage. What a legend!

But yeah, about this movie. It made me laugh a few times, mostly at its sheer audacity. There's a lot of flatulent and bodily excrement involved. It's quite literally a shitty movie. And there's gross breast feeding, obviously. How could there not be?

Oh, and Brandy is in it.

As filmmakers, the Egger Brothers have a long way to go before they catch up with their older brother, Robert. They may have something to offer down the road, but cinema this is not.

Did I mention what an amazing actor Kathryn Hunter is?

Don't get me wrong it has a lot of thing wrong with it but if the movie actually had a point it would be a great movie.

There was just something about it that made me feel so uncomfortable.. maybe it's because I was waiting for something bad/spooky to happen. The whole time I was sat there watching it, I felt scared and I haven't watched a movie like that in ages.

However, the storyline let it down for me. It didn't make much since.. was the Mother in Law psychic? Did she have special powers? Or was she just crazy? None of it was explained. I really liked the ending as well but I just didn't get the point of the movie. Maybe I'm just missing something.

It wasn't half bad though to be fair and I didn't get to a point where I just wanted to turn it off. I wanted to see what happened at the end. It kept me on the edge of my seat.. if anything, how uncomfortable it made me feel it what made me want to turn it over. Which I think is a good thing for a horror/thriller.

Also I think Kathryn Hunter (Mother in Law) carried the entire movie. Her acting was phenomenal and to be honest the only reason I kept watching for so long.

This movie was just about grossing you out and making fun of incontinence. Nothing scary at all except for a lot of faeces. Predominantly one location movies have trouble keeping the viewer entertained and this one was a stinker. Pun intended! Brandy can find a better script to be a part of. Wouldn't mind seeing more of her on screen but c'mon folks you can do better. Tired script. No horror. Nothing even to be entertained about. So what, your mother-in-law moves in and is has old views and a bit racist. Surprise surprise. If you grew up in the 40's and 50's your viewpoint on popular topics today are not going to align.