Speak No Evil (2024)

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Speak No Evil (2024)

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An American couple and their daughter go to Europe to visit an English family they had met on a previous vacation. Hijinx ensue.

This film is 1000% carried by James McAvoy. The other performances are good, but he is light years above the rest of the cast.

The story is a slow burn, which makes it a bit frustrating because you know shit is wrong, so you're waiting for the revelation(s). Also, you'll find it a bit difficult to see people sticking around when the craziness rears its head. There's a moment where you'll absolutely be pulled from the story because you'll be saying aloud, "No way in fucking hell you're doing this right now."
Nobody with a brain is going back for the doll.


One other bit that pulled me from my immersion is...how do I say this without spoilers...one character is infuriating.
The husband is suck a cuck, and is constantly saved by his wife.


It was an entertaining watch, but a bit too slow and formulaic.
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