A Simple Favor

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Fantazynerd 1 @RT48179632 Jul 4 This was so good by itself See more Chris S @Janomi Jul 1 A Simple Favor is an entertaining mystery that keeps reinventing itself. The screenplay blends dark comedy, psychological thriller, and satire with enough twists to keep you guessing without completely losing its footing. Paul Feig's stylish direction, polished visuals, and confident pacing give the film a distinct personality that complements its playful tone. Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively are terrific together. Kendrick's socially awkward optimism contrasts perfectly with Lively's confident, mysterious Emily. Their evolving relationship keeps the story entertaining even as the mystery becomes increasingly complicated. The biggest drawback is that the third act pushes the story into increasingly outrageous territory. What begins as a grounded mystery gradually becomes a soap-operatic thriller, and several twists ask for more suspension of disbelief than I was willing to give. Even so, the performances, humor, and clever screenplay make it an enjoyable and memorable thriller. See more Par H @Parhwy May 27 A Simple Favour (2018) is a 112-minute-long American dramatic comedy my niece loaned me which I saw in May 2026. Either this film tricked me until the end or it’s a hot mess Let me explain. Until the last ten minutes, I thought I was watching a drama with comedic elements and thriller/suspense elements - varied tones working against each other and or placed awkwardly. The last ten minutes made me wonder whether I had just sat through a parody of… I don’t know what. My gut feeling says it’s a hot mess. I haven’t read any other reviews yet. Regardless, the number of flashbacks, the amount of time taken at the start to get to the point (30 minutes by my count), the amount of static talking scenes, the bloated run time… all that makes it a hot mess alone. I enjoyed the detective’s scripting and acting, and the interior of the mother’s house, and Blake’s outfits. Rewatch? No. Recommend? No. 4/10. See more Sharang L @Scribe187 May 22 It's Miss Kendrick's show all the way in this cheap paperback sort of thriller See more Dean B. @MovieGeek08 Apr 23 I really liked this movie! Twisted and suspenseful! See more Thyaagu C @Thyaagu Apr 20 Good plot with juicy twists and class satire to unpack, but the execution falls flat. The investigation feels messy, and the twist was of course predictable. Didn't build real emotional spark or tension! See more Read all reviews

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