Awesome genre film
"Becky" is an awesome revenge film. This kind of film is not for everyone, and it's 6.0 rating on IMDB comes as no surprise. But don't let that fool you. This is no run-of-the mill 6/10 film. This has cult classic written all over it.
The plot, tone and direction of "Becky" pay wonderful homage to the B-film gore-fests of the 70s and 80s which defined the genre. And the soundtrack, especially the forboding synth motif, is another great nod to 80s slasher flicks.
But amid the nostalgia and gore, "Becky" surpasses its roots. It also draws, subtly and effectively, cinematic elements from 80s kids adventures like "Goonies" and "Home Alone", without losing focus on the raw nerve that was struck at the end of the opening act, and which lasts until the cathartic denoument.
The acting is excellent, especially by tween Lulu Wilson - our antihero - and (remarkably) Kevin James, who delivers real gravitas as the ruthless villain.
This is an off-beart, edgy and surprisingly well-crafted little movie. It's what you might get if the Duffer Brothers teamed up with Joss Whedon to make a slasher flick. Genre fans will welcome it and it also holds appeal to 80s nostalgists. Unexpectedly fun. It warms my little pre-internet heart to think there is a sequal yet to enjoy.
The plot, tone and direction of "Becky" pay wonderful homage to the B-film gore-fests of the 70s and 80s which defined the genre. And the soundtrack, especially the forboding synth motif, is another great nod to 80s slasher flicks.
But amid the nostalgia and gore, "Becky" surpasses its roots. It also draws, subtly and effectively, cinematic elements from 80s kids adventures like "Goonies" and "Home Alone", without losing focus on the raw nerve that was struck at the end of the opening act, and which lasts until the cathartic denoument.
The acting is excellent, especially by tween Lulu Wilson - our antihero - and (remarkably) Kevin James, who delivers real gravitas as the ruthless villain.
This is an off-beart, edgy and surprisingly well-crafted little movie. It's what you might get if the Duffer Brothers teamed up with Joss Whedon to make a slasher flick. Genre fans will welcome it and it also holds appeal to 80s nostalgists. Unexpectedly fun. It warms my little pre-internet heart to think there is a sequal yet to enjoy.
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- Jul 12, 2023