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Preface: I might have had a more stilted experience watching this because I downloaded it for a plane ride and then ended up sitting next to a little kid and I spent part of the movie very concerned he’d glance over and see some very interesting things.
That being said, this wasn’t a particular favorite of mine. I enjoyed a lot of it. I liked the build up and seeing the push toward mental break and madness, and how things…
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I really enjoyed this movie. The suspense and pacing that went with it worked really well for me, plus it was interesting to see how everything developed and what secrets were hiding and where. Also how everyone had their faults, misgivings, and ambitions and how it impacted their pushes and behaviors, and how expected it is with this world of secrets and shame (Catholicism) being full of characters with secrets and shame.
I do think the ending was more on…
I really enjoyed the characters of this movie, and I think that’s what made it so great for me. I loved the unlikely bonds that formed, and some of the bonds that were already there. I liked the exploration of grief and loneliness and how that can be enhanced at the holidays. Being left behind but also being found again. Being seen for who you are. I think I expected more humor because of how the ads portrayed some parts, but it was way more emotional than I anticipated. Really excellent movie - might have to make it a go to Christmas watch.
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
I loved the eerie vibe of this movie. It’s fun how they were inspired by the “phone call is coming from inside the house” urban legend. I think a lot of it held up today (even some political stuff, at least from a US watcher, with the main character wanting an abortion and her boyfriend being so anti). The end, too! I really liked it all around. Great for a slasher flick. Also funny because this was part of my Christmas movie challenge.
