Greta evaluation action
2022-01-28 08:29
The film starts off a bit bland, and then the story turns out to be a weird version of Fatal Attraction or Blossoms, but it's entertaining and engaging. This type of film is highlighting the representative style of Neil Jordan. The suspenseful elements are built slowly, but enough to keep the audience guessing, even though some of the scenes fall into the trap of standard "stalking" movies. In fact, the less you know about the plot before you watch it, the more surprising the movie is. Jordan's professionalism in the genre is on full display, with his deft use of misdirection and constant switching of tune to keep the story going and make it incredibly entertaining for the audience. Chloë Grace Moretz's performance in the film is remarkable, showing her potential, deftly mastering the authenticity of the film without losing control of those exaggerated emotional moments. But Isabelle Huppert's chilling performance is the essence of the film, and without her more-than-expected acting, the film would have failed miserably. Apart from some minor flaws in the script, this suspense thriller is really another great proof of Pell's acting skills. This is not a masterpiece in the film industry, but it re-told a routine movie in an interesting and novel way. The audience who likes suspense thrillers will like this movie very much, even if it is only for Jordan's re-shot and Huppert's acting skills are worth watching
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Extended Reading
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Erica Penn: [the phone rings] Oh my god, it's her.
Frances McCullen: Just let it ring.
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Frances McCullen: [about Greta] She's really freaking me out.
Officer Deroy: Public area. We can't do nothing.