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Michael Shanks surprises with one of the best horror films of the year. A body horror with the subtle humor needed to captivate, a wonderfully original offering.
A couple in crisis moves to the countryside, where they begin to experiment with a supernatural force that makes them dependent on both their physical and mental emotions.
The chemistry of a real couple.
Alison Brie and Dave Franco bring their real-life marriage to the big screen with a horror film where they, as a couple, embody the absolute satisfaction of a premise that addresses a multitude of metaphors and codependency in relationships. The pair give their all with their fantastic chemistry, taking us on a horror film that blends body horror with romantic comedy overtones in an intelligent exploitation of the horror genre, exploring the chemistry of a married couple that knows how to intelligently execute all the points of a relationship at all its stages.
A director who brilliantly sets the pace.
Shanks knows how to capitalize on his story with various foreshadowings and symbolisms of toxic codependency. A brisk pace from a director who knows exactly what he wants to tell and what he needs to tell. He paints a terrifying story that perfectly blends jump scares with body horror, with comic timing from Brie and Franco. A satisfying journey through emotional connection, with an evolution in the arcs of his characters, who, throughout their journey, bring love, laughter, and scares. The director knows how to make the staging as his own as his script, always clearly guiding the story to endless plot points to make us reflect.
It has some rubbish, but it doesn't spoil the result.
It's an intelligent, interesting, and well-developed proposal, but we also encounter certain flaws in the continuity of having a film that's always ahead of expectations. At times, the way everything is presented accelerates, which often causes the film to go beyond its intended pace. This in no way affects the final result, which is why we are dealing with a great horror film.
Conclusion.
Horror continues to bring smiles with its strong showing. 2025 is a year that finds its strength in a genre that continues to deliver the most interesting titles of the year. A well-chosen film that offers new ideas that leave the impression of a film that never lets itself be indifferent.
A couple in crisis moves to the countryside, where they begin to experiment with a supernatural force that makes them dependent on both their physical and mental emotions.
The chemistry of a real couple.
Alison Brie and Dave Franco bring their real-life marriage to the big screen with a horror film where they, as a couple, embody the absolute satisfaction of a premise that addresses a multitude of metaphors and codependency in relationships. The pair give their all with their fantastic chemistry, taking us on a horror film that blends body horror with romantic comedy overtones in an intelligent exploitation of the horror genre, exploring the chemistry of a married couple that knows how to intelligently execute all the points of a relationship at all its stages.
A director who brilliantly sets the pace.
Shanks knows how to capitalize on his story with various foreshadowings and symbolisms of toxic codependency. A brisk pace from a director who knows exactly what he wants to tell and what he needs to tell. He paints a terrifying story that perfectly blends jump scares with body horror, with comic timing from Brie and Franco. A satisfying journey through emotional connection, with an evolution in the arcs of his characters, who, throughout their journey, bring love, laughter, and scares. The director knows how to make the staging as his own as his script, always clearly guiding the story to endless plot points to make us reflect.
It has some rubbish, but it doesn't spoil the result.
It's an intelligent, interesting, and well-developed proposal, but we also encounter certain flaws in the continuity of having a film that's always ahead of expectations. At times, the way everything is presented accelerates, which often causes the film to go beyond its intended pace. This in no way affects the final result, which is why we are dealing with a great horror film.
Conclusion.
Horror continues to bring smiles with its strong showing. 2025 is a year that finds its strength in a genre that continues to deliver the most interesting titles of the year. A well-chosen film that offers new ideas that leave the impression of a film that never lets itself be indifferent.
Shawn Simmons writes and directs this thriller that evolves into an interesting personal drama in which he offers a wonderful protagonist in the role of Queen Samara Weaving.
A former teenage getaway driver is drawn back into her unsavory past when a former employer offers her the chance to save the life of her untrustworthy ex-boyfriend.
An incredible protagonist.
Edie, played by Samara Weaving, is a terrific lead actress. The actress makes the story her own and brings dramatic nuances to a character who becomes more interesting as we get to know her. The Australian actress manages to convey this personal terror in a slice-of-life action thriller in a sincere and charismatic way, while also incorporating touches of humor to ease the most intense moments. She's complemented by a perfect supporting actor in Karl Glusman, who, in his role as the faithful squire and main trigger of conflicts, makes her protagonist shine even more. Samara Weaving shines in both the action and the drama in an authentic way.
Redemption over action.
While the film has its rewarding action and chase sequences, it's its more dramatic side that truly envelops the film. The intensity of its protagonist allows the film to create an interesting mix of this journey toward his character's redemption. Its director intelligently handles this combination of plots, which keeps the film at all times balanced in its ups and downs. Of course, this combination is sometimes somewhat excessive, as it limits the film from fully realizing its potential, but it still offers an entertaining spectacle for the viewer.
Conclusion.
An interesting offering that was arguably a huge hit in theaters in the 1990s. It has its charm and a leading lady who steals the show. It aims to offer something more than just action, and that's highly appreciated. The result is decent, not dazzling, but efficient enough to satisfy our streaming catalog for a weekend.
A former teenage getaway driver is drawn back into her unsavory past when a former employer offers her the chance to save the life of her untrustworthy ex-boyfriend.
An incredible protagonist.
Edie, played by Samara Weaving, is a terrific lead actress. The actress makes the story her own and brings dramatic nuances to a character who becomes more interesting as we get to know her. The Australian actress manages to convey this personal terror in a slice-of-life action thriller in a sincere and charismatic way, while also incorporating touches of humor to ease the most intense moments. She's complemented by a perfect supporting actor in Karl Glusman, who, in his role as the faithful squire and main trigger of conflicts, makes her protagonist shine even more. Samara Weaving shines in both the action and the drama in an authentic way.
Redemption over action.
While the film has its rewarding action and chase sequences, it's its more dramatic side that truly envelops the film. The intensity of its protagonist allows the film to create an interesting mix of this journey toward his character's redemption. Its director intelligently handles this combination of plots, which keeps the film at all times balanced in its ups and downs. Of course, this combination is sometimes somewhat excessive, as it limits the film from fully realizing its potential, but it still offers an entertaining spectacle for the viewer.
Conclusion.
An interesting offering that was arguably a huge hit in theaters in the 1990s. It has its charm and a leading lady who steals the show. It aims to offer something more than just action, and that's highly appreciated. The result is decent, not dazzling, but efficient enough to satisfy our streaming catalog for a weekend.
A director familiar with the genre, Lasse Hallström, adapts JP Monninger's novel from a script by Leslie Bohem and Vera Herbert.
An adaptation riddled with clichés that makes for a decent film for genre fans and a film without great moments for those who aren't.
The journey towards the chemistry of its protagonists.
Madelyn Cline and KJ Apa stand out with their solid on-screen chemistry, allowing us to feel the film's romantic moments even more. The lead couple is largely responsible for making the film a smooth pastime, as they guide us through their journey through Europe and the beautiful landscapes captured by the director. It's an adventure toward love with all the predictable clichés that the film pleasantly employs, without falling into excess, but also without proposing anything more interesting.
Its director knows what he's doing.
The director, following Chocolat, Hachiko, and The Cider House Rules, knows what he's doing when it comes to a romantic drama, and he crafts a journey filled with symbolism and poetic moments that delicately permeate the screen. It's true that he's taking a confident approach without major explosions, but the delicate and careful work of crafting each scene into a poetic canvas, along with his photography, allows the film to be enjoyable throughout its entire viewing, ensuring it won't linger beyond the end credits. At the same time, the director lends a certain critique to its content that lends a more appealing touch to the everyday.
It works as a good romance story.
Beyond expecting something much more substantial, the film makes its presence felt as a rather romantic and special film when it comes to delivering its romantic drama. It has all the predictable twists and turns we see as viewers, but they allow themselves to be accepted in the service of a film that delivers as each second of its story unfolds. It delivers deep drama, believable romance, and wonderful chemistry.
Conclusion.
A successful and comprehensive project by Prime Video. Its strength lies in its leading and supporting cast, a beautiful play about long-suffering love. It will appeal to viewers looking for a weekend escape.
An adaptation riddled with clichés that makes for a decent film for genre fans and a film without great moments for those who aren't.
The journey towards the chemistry of its protagonists.
Madelyn Cline and KJ Apa stand out with their solid on-screen chemistry, allowing us to feel the film's romantic moments even more. The lead couple is largely responsible for making the film a smooth pastime, as they guide us through their journey through Europe and the beautiful landscapes captured by the director. It's an adventure toward love with all the predictable clichés that the film pleasantly employs, without falling into excess, but also without proposing anything more interesting.
Its director knows what he's doing.
The director, following Chocolat, Hachiko, and The Cider House Rules, knows what he's doing when it comes to a romantic drama, and he crafts a journey filled with symbolism and poetic moments that delicately permeate the screen. It's true that he's taking a confident approach without major explosions, but the delicate and careful work of crafting each scene into a poetic canvas, along with his photography, allows the film to be enjoyable throughout its entire viewing, ensuring it won't linger beyond the end credits. At the same time, the director lends a certain critique to its content that lends a more appealing touch to the everyday.
It works as a good romance story.
Beyond expecting something much more substantial, the film makes its presence felt as a rather romantic and special film when it comes to delivering its romantic drama. It has all the predictable twists and turns we see as viewers, but they allow themselves to be accepted in the service of a film that delivers as each second of its story unfolds. It delivers deep drama, believable romance, and wonderful chemistry.
Conclusion.
A successful and comprehensive project by Prime Video. Its strength lies in its leading and supporting cast, a beautiful play about long-suffering love. It will appeal to viewers looking for a weekend escape.
