Make Up

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Make Up

Released Nov 13, 2020

1h 26m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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A teen makes an unsettling discovery about her boyfriend that lures her into a spiral of obsession.

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Make Up gets under the skin during its eerily unsettling descent into jealousy and paranoia -- and leaves the viewer wanting more from writer-director Claire Oakley.

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Robbie Collin

Daily Telegraph (UK)

As poetically teasing as it is psychologically precise, Make Up signals the arrival of an exciting new talent.

Rated: 5/5

Nov 22, 2020

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

An accomplished piece of work and a pronouncement of a great young actress.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 13, 2020

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John DeFore

The Hollywood Reporter

A fresh, grounded take on teenage confusion.

Nov 13, 2020

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Rhys Handley

Vague Visages

When Make Up reaches the light at the end of its twisted tunnel, its culmination is gratifying and sumptuously-realised.

Jun 5, 2023

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Dallas King

Flick Feast

As original and fascinating a coming-of-age story as Julia Ducournau’s Raw, Make Up is a stunning siren’s song of a calling card for [Director] Oakley.

Rated: 5/5

Nov 12, 2022

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Ben Turner

The Pink Lens

Molly Windsor is magnificently poe-faced as she pendulums between jealousy and curiosity. Small but very present, she endows an intensity to the role that makes it feel like Black Swan in a trailer park.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 31, 2021

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Gabriel G

"Makeup" starts off with a promising and intriguing beginning, drawing the viewer in with its mysterious atmosphere and plot. However, as the movie progresses, it takes a horribly disappointing turn, veering off course and concluding with a completely unrelated and unsatisfying ending that seemed like it was trying to make some vague social commentary rather than bring the movie to a conclusion. The initial mystery that hooked the audience is left unresolved, making the film feel like a complete waste of time. Life is precious. Do not waste it.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/03/24

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Pam B

One star is generous. Worst movie ever. do not waste your time! acting is okay but the plot is ridiculous.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/17/24

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Jason D

Not sure why this movie is labeled as a thriller. It felt like watching a really long American Eagle commercial. Completely awful

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/23/23

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Sal D

Ho hum story with predictable twist….2 stars for performances for a 1/1.5 script.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/29/23

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dave d

I was expecting a much different movie than what was presented and for that reason this is a total disaster. We are taken down a suspenseful path and are in the middle of a riddle when the film takes a sharp left turn and turns into a romantic drama. Just didn't work. Entertaining, but immensely frustrating. Final Score: 3.5/10

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

10/11/23

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PridePosterStudios

This was SO straight.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/22/24

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Synopsis

A teen makes an unsettling discovery about her boyfriend that lures her into a spiral of obsession.

Director: Claire Oakley
Producer: Emily Morgan
Screenwriter: Claire Oakley
Distributor: Mutiny Pictures
Production Co: Quiddity Films, BBC Films, Creative England, British Film Institute, iFeatures
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 13, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 15, 2020
Runtime: 1h 26m

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