Last Night in Soho - Movie Review

[@wesjet23]

Eloise had the most forgiving love interest I've ever seen. "Oh you almost stabbed a woman in the forehead with scissors?!?! It's chill, I'll drive you home"

[@afonsolucas2219]

Swear to God! That kid was a saint! Completely bland and unreal.

[@lgarza186]

Lmfao how she just shrugged it off at the end too. Like no bitch, we beefing foreva!

[@burythecastle97]

@@afonsolucas2219 dude took a knife in the stomach and almost died in an apartment fire. Man was committed

[@tiergas98]

Yes how dare someone not show empathy towards someone they love that is clearly troubled and needs help

[@ermyr7743]

@@tiergas98 dude, he barely knew her. It was a crush at most.

[@thegroove14]

It’s such a shame not enough people are seeing this movie. When I went, there were only about 5-6 other people in the theater opposed to when I saw Halloween Kills with an entire packed theater. People always complain how Hollywood is out of ideas and how they don’t make anything original anymore but when an original movie like Last Night in Soho comes out, nobody comes out to support it.

[@ARBLACKx]

Going to the cinemas now especially for most ppl during the pandemic is for blockbuster entertainment. Its why superhero movies are doing so well as its fun escapism. Movies like last night in soho and last duel that are not connected to a franchise/IP aren't going to do well in theatres rn unfortunately

[@RomainDelmaire]

The theater where I went to see was only half full and they've already stopped screening it now. It's only been screening for a single week =/

[@yahirbear]

I live in a small town but a lot of people showed up last Saturday night. I hope it does well

[@Garrus1995]

Is this movie really all that original though? Films about people going back in time are hardly a new concept. I’m sure the execution of the idea worked well enough but this film’s concept is hardly unique or inventive.

[@eugenesesmaiii3278]

The people that complain about originality ARE going to the theaters. You think the ppl that blindly support formulaic marvel movies are the ones complaining? lol they don't give a shit. They just outnumber the voices of ppl that talk online.

[@brendanlittle2498]

The scene where she first goes into the 60s and the sound changes in the theater and expands to full surround sounds was pretty damn cool. I thought my theater just had bad audio settings for the first part of the movie then I was like “oh it’s like the wizard of Oz” good stuff Edgar.

[@alvinperez372]

Omg I felt the same thing too! During the beginning when she was dancing and talking to her grandma and stuff, I thought that the sound at the cinema I watched it at was awful. And then the 60s scene came and the sound became much colorful and vibrant ✨

[@carrieharlow435]

I kept asking my boyfriend why it was so quiet and I was upset our theater was messed up! That touch was super cool once it expanded.

[@eviataretzion7529]

exactly

[@bene233]

Just finished watching this on a flat screen tv and sadly I missed this transition.

[@jessicapreston9808]

Yesss I watched this at home with my husbands amazing Phillips hue color responsive light setup. Surround sound on. This scene in particular took my breath away. This was a great film to use with the lights, too. So colorful and neon

[@soxxel12]

I don't think Anya gets enough credit for the physicality she adds to her roles. She physically embodies each role she plays. She had a sternness in The VVitch, a rigidness in Queens Gambit, and she moved very softly/fluidly in this movie like women portrayed on screen in that era.

[@limetreess]

Definitely! She has such a distinct look but is able to morph so effortlessly into each character.

[@kaylabillings785]

Don’t forget Emma

[@neogeoriffic]

Quite an observation.

[@THaB4DGuY]

she makes trash movies watchable, like this. sadly i probably wont ever watch it again, even for anya, rather rewatch thorougbred for the 100th time or rewatch queens gambit, even new mutants smh lmao

[@Jackattack359]

@@THaB4DGuY if only that trash movie statement was actually true

[@alexanderbrown5879]

I loved the first half of this film however I felt the second half was much weaker and the reveal at the end felt rushed and left a lot of unanswered questions, e.g. (as vague as possible) how did "they" manage to get away with that all these years? Why did "they" feel the need to reveal themselves to the protagonist when it's clear the police thought she was a bit nuts and had no evidence? Why did that character act so damn vague and cryptic when it turns out they weren't the person we thought they were, would have made a lot more sense to impart your knowledge of events when someone accuses you of murder rather than act all weird and cryptic. I do agree that we need more original and different films like this however we cannot overlook criticisms just because a film is different and original. I feel this would have been much better as a straight up mystery thriller and scrap the horror elements/cliches. But to be fair, that first half was so damn good.

[@jonathantan2469]

The last parts of the film felt as if the director was slipping back into his 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Hot Fuzz' comedy-parody roots...

[@happygucci5094]

Absolutely agree- the screenplay was really weak - and the 2 dimensionality of her love interest was super disappointing. Wright overplayed his hand with the visuals and again felt the film got weaker and the themes were not nuanced in their development. Anya is a real star - she stole the film for me

[@playagamelp2441]

Agree

[@OlimpiaOlimpia]

Same here. First half? Dazzling, beautiful. Last half? Underwhelming and kinda predictable. Maybe the hype kinda ruined it for me and I expected way too much, but the first half definitely had me expecting a 10/10

[@ItsDesha]

I thought it was pretty clear just based on casting; that person wasn't them. Especially when you're introduced to the person they are. We were like, clearly, that's them. So yeah, that made the way that person behaved extra odd.

[@1080kk]

“The good ol’ days weren’t always good, and tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems” - William Joel

[@Plainview-tu7xn]

The country was once smart enough to not elect people like Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

[@trinaq]

Precisely, there's a lot of romanticising previous decades, most notably the 80's, when they're very much filled with the same problems as today.

[@phoenixfunny4517]

@@Plainview-tu7xn Joe Biden was only elected so that trump wouldn't be, let's not get it twisted. Had we gotten Bernie in 2016 we wouldn't be in the darkest timeline

[@Plainview-tu7xn]

@@phoenixfunny4517 Bernie's a loser. What has he ever done? He never held down a real job in his life. Ranted a out the millionaires and the billionaires until he became a millionaire. Truth is, there are not good answers right now.

[@phoenixfunny4517]

@@Plainview-tu7xn okay if you're just going to be ignorant enough to unironically say that bullshit then you can be ignorant by yourself, I'm not going to waste my time.

[@verdugosilver3047]

The deconstruction of nostalgia was definitely my favorite aspect of this movie. I've always been annoyed by how much people romanticize the past.

[@eamonndeane587]

Frankly The only thing we should romanticise from the past is Art and Aesthetics. This film solidified that perspective for me.

[@spencerstabio5936]

Not everything from the past is great and I'm sure the same will be said for the time we are living in currently.

[@billybobtexas]

Another film that does that is Judy. Very similarly.

[@GabrielSantos-uv2fc]

@@billybobtexas and Midnight in Paris

[@sami2503]

Not just the past but places too. For example Paris is romanticised so much, especially in Asia. Japanese workers get over-worked for their entire lives and hardly get any breaks, some of them have the idea that they can visit Paris one day as a thing to keep them going. Then they finally go there after many years of back breaking work and it's nothing like they imagined. Some of them even have a mental breakdown. It's called Paris syndrome, has its own Wikipedia page lmao.

[@aamirhusain2872]

Chris: I’ll only be making reviews for films I really enjoy Eternals: ouch.

[@benw4409]

To be fair I thought he skipped Soho too cause he didn't like it, maybe later!

[@LuisSierra42]

And Antlers

[@XDarkBrotherhoodHD]

Ya its certainly getting mixed reviews

[@travisbickle4360]

Hideo Kojimo loved it. Thats all that matters

[@elmandarin1002]

@@travisbickle4360 soho right? Not eternals or antlers? Makes sense that it would be soho bc edgar Wright made a cameo in death stranding

[@TalkingBook72]

I found Eloise super relatable because like her, I'm an introverted old soul. I loved that the scariest parts of the movie weren't fiction, they were real life. That stuff actually happened then and still happens today

[@jonathantan2469]

There's a scene where she stumbles across the nightclub from her 1960s dreams, but it's now another completely different business. However, those of you who are aware know that many of these businesses are often fronts for brothels, and trafficking of women from abroad is endemic.

[@jfrsnjhnsn]

I find her intolerably stupid.

[@WarPigz0]

The dance sequence with Matt Smith where the girls keep trading places was by far my favorite part of the film. Marvelously shot.

[@brucelau2023]

Anya Taylor-Joy was truly an amazing casting choice for Last Night In Soho and surprising , she has a great singing voice which was just unbelievable

[@eddiew2325]

I thought she was that girl from the witch

[@silashurd3597]

@@eddiew2325 she is. I think that was her first movie

[@trinaq]

Apparently, Anya was previously cast as Eloise, but Wright realised that she had already played similar characters before, so he cast her as Sandie instead.

[@redsnake93]

Anya Taylor-Joy is just truly amazing in general

[@eamonndeane587]

Anya Taylor Joy was Phenomenal in this. I hope she gets a BAFTA Nomination/ Win.

[@seancorrigan7448]

I've loved Anya-Taylor Joy since 'The VVitch'. Glad her career is on another level now. She's too much talent and beauty to behold.

[@krusher181]

She was in that? Damn… that’s why I find her so pretty. I had already seen her way back then. Didn’t realize that was her.

[@jordansblacklicoricemovies7792]

I agree! She's fantastic!

[@bloodsugar4092]

Did you run out of "w" ? 💀

[@lilbootzes1]

Ever since split, she’s been poppin off.

[@sondre7501]

@@bloodsugar4092 the movie is spelled that way

[@LyleVSXyle]

Chris: This is Edgar Wright’s first foray into horror! Shaun of the Dead: Am I nothing but a joke to you, Chris?

[@syndrax8554]

Shaun of the Dead was a horror-comedy, this was a different trope to the horror genre.

[@jasonsguitarjourney2060]

Actually it is.

[@blakemeads9225]

Chris: “ummm, yes. You’re a comedy. You’re literally a joke.”

[@kevinkilbane2007]

Edger's films are shite

[@a.t.3192]

Literally yes. It's horror comedy.

[@1997residente]

You guys have NO idea how crazy we are for Anya in Argentina. She is like an icon.

[@lgarza186]

She’s Latina to me, idc what anyone says. We claim her lmfao

[@ginakearney4146]

Cool!

[@MrNorbo95]

@@lgarza186 Her dad is an Argentine, of British descent. Her mother is Zambian, of British and Spanish descent. She was born in the USA. Raised in Britain. How is she in any way Latina?

[@lgarza186]

@@MrNorbo95 ?

[@diegom-a7970]

Las empanadas!!

[@melvinjoseph952]

Its different till the second half, when you realize that it really isn't. The film goes from being a unique time-travel story to being your standard ghost movie, just wrapped up in the visual panache (and some narrative cleverness) that Edgar Wright's talent and a solid budget would get you

[@KBizzy]

Agreed. The latter part of the film disappointed me for that reason. More CGI ghosts and derivative stuff albeit with some snazzy and unique visuals. I really wanted it to be a past life thing or time travel film

[@RoyKhn]

At it's core, it IS a ghost story... The fact that the film isn't what you want it to be isn't a flaw... The first five minutes let's you know it's a ghost story. She sees her mom's spirit, and a couple of clues show us that it's not a vision. First, her mom's ghost let's her know "good news are coming", and in fact, she gets the letter of acceptance. Second, the ghost of her mom doesn't go with her to London. It's not a vision that follows her around. She's literally a ghost that lives in that house. (Although she does travel to London with her grandma in the end, which I thought was a nice touch). I really liked the third act, as it is a very effective ghost sorry, both with metaphorical ghost of memories of past trauma, and literal ghost. I think people are so jaded with shitty jump scares and CGI ghosts, that they can't appreciate when they are well used in a movie.

[@trinaq]

The cinematography was gorgeous, and Thomasin, Anya, Matt and Terence gave brilliant performances. However, the third act wasn't as strong as its first two, and didn't really live up to the promising set up.

[@XDarkBrotherhoodHD]

On a rewatch I actually love the 3rd act now, feels like a Hitchcock film at points with the twist but I know the 3rd act wont be for everyone and thats okay

[@payableondeath9091]

@@XDarkBrotherhoodHD most 3rd acts fall flat

[@payableondeath9091]

@TrinaQ 💯I only like 2 acts👍

[@pandarouge21]

I'm of the same opinion. I felt like the ending was a bit disappointing, I would've liked a bit more of a slow, tense build-up to the twist. Instead the ending felt a bit rushed to me, loads of stuff happening very quickly.

[@pandarouge21]

@@simond7225 Felt the exact same for Hot Fuzz. I loved Shaun of the Dead but Hot Fuzz felt extremely messy and confusing at the end. I didn't feel this as much in Soho, but the ending just didn't feel like it did justice for the rest of it.

[@LightningRaven42]

Critics and public: I want something new and original! Not recycled IP's and adaptations! Filmmakers: *Release a great new IP with something to say* Critics and public: Oooohh, that new Marvel Movie just came out! The new transformers is coming out next week, they say you can almost see the action this time!

[@rolanddeschain6089]

It is like that every time. My friends are like: "The films are not as good as they used to be!", "This franchise is always the same!", "Hollywood has run out of ideas!". Next time: "Hey, let's watch this new movie. It takes place in two different time periods and has a great cast." "And what is happening there?" "I don't really know myself. Let's find out." "And is it any good?" "I think so. And if not, we will find out why. In any case, it will be an interesting experience. Perhaps you will be more satisfied with the result, if you trust your brain more and don't always just watch kid's movies." "Is there any action going on?" "I honestly don't know. But the film is from Edgar Wright." "Who? Oh, look, the 79th Spiderman movie!"

[@purefoldnz3070]

Sadly this new IP wasn't very good at all. Its too bad as a big fan of Edgar Wright. It felt very clunky with lots of cheap jump scares.

[@-Lola.]

I liked the first two acts way more than the last, I’d say the first two acts are definitely much stronger. While it has its flaws and most definitely drops the ball in certain areas I quite liked it overall

[@Pantheragem]

One of the best sound designs I've ever heard. The way the songs mixed with the score, and the ambient sounds, was incredible.

[@damunaik4]

Not to mention the lyrics syncing with the plot but idk maybe all Hollywood films do that ig I'm new

[@MrAntiKnowledge]

Typical Edgar Wright. He always payed a lot of attention to detail when it comes to sounddesign.

[@aarongilmore1254]

Aww no letter grades anymore? I'd give this a B. Its strong I'd buy it, I enjoyed it immensely. Chris was on point with his comments.The dream sequences kinda gave me suspiria and rosemary baby vibes which was great, but the end reveal was odd. Like really? That's all? Like no one else in the city would've noticed you killed 100 men and never moved in 60 years?. No other boarder noticed the smell of decay or lye ? Or is that what the garlic was for?

[@jeffanderson9938]

"It's his first foray into horror." Nah, Shaun of the Dead totally counts as horror, even if it is horror-comedy.

[@monmothma3358]

Yeah, I was like, but what about SotD?? It's a zombie movie parody, but it's a horror movie too, right?

[@LaytonWilson]

@@monmothma3358 I wouldn’t say so. It’s goal is not to scare one bit.

[@bjorn2840]

@@LaytonWilson I'd argue the last few scenes in the bar shoot out were the real scary parts of the whole movie.

[@bryanbrosta9816]

No, I was never scared during that movie. Not horror

[@bjorn2840]

@@bryanbrosta9816 It's about your exposure to horror, some might turn the movie off because they don't typically watch zombie movies and don't like it because... they're scared. You on the other hand have watched horror and have been exposed to it, therefore your dial for "scary" is much higher than your typical movie watcher. It counts as a horror spoof but it also has horror elements to it.

[@XDarkBrotherhoodHD]

Ive seen this film twice now and honestly it might be my favourite film of the last 2 years, everything about it just feels so special and stylish and the twist feels like its straight from a Hitchcock classic while the rest of the film has a similar style to Suspiria 1977 Brilliant film by Edgar Wright !

[@eddiew2325]

Not really I feel like Thomasin should've been more tomboyish

[@XDarkBrotherhoodHD]

@@eddiew2325 I feel like that’s more of a nitpick than an actual problem but hey if you feel that way its ok

[@JosetheDopeLPs]

Yes! I definitely got a lot of Suspiria and Mulholland Drive vibes from this one for sure

[@sunnygreenings4840]

Will definitely watch again.

[@nocaptostop]

The last third act collapsed in my opinion. Otherwise, I enjoyed it.

[@jacoblevenson7934]

Agreed.

[@JohnDavidRivera]

It got a little messy

[@luiginastro8831]

Yeah

[@allisonb4020]

I loved the movie! I think it’s interesting that some people feel the ghosts were overused in the last 1/3. Being a young woman living in a city as well, being followed by and not able to escape creepy men is both very real and terrifying so that was how I immediately connected to it and was scared. It really points towards what Sandy must have felt a lot of the time.

[@cjames1770]

This was Anya Taylor Joy’s best performance next to the Queen’s Gambit

[@estebanmedina1548]

The movie is unique but it definitely isn’t perfect. I agree that the “horror” part worked more as the fact that she couldn’t escape the other woman’s life than the weird ghost. The ghost of the men she killed were really, really cheesy, really overplayed and overused. I think that the first time or two that they were used it worked well but after that, it starts to just negatively impact the movie because the third act just devolves into her running away from ghost that just keep grabbing her. I think the ending overall would probably prevent me from seeing the movie again as it started taking me out of the movie, especially because some of those scenes start to include blank sets, the main plot gets lost for a moment, and it’s just not creepy or scary after the first few times. I also think they missed some opportunities, specifically when they insinuate that the dreams the main character has are hurting her in real life. She gets a cut that the girl in the dream gets but then they never touch on it again. I feel like her believing she was going to die would have created such an enhanced tension to her trying not to fall asleep. The rotten tomatoes score is a 75%, which i think is actually accurate considering the schlock the third act is.

[@estebanmedina1548]

He said he didn’t understand why some critics didn’t like the movie and he largely forgives and glosses over just how bad the third act and some of the choices are in comparison with the rest of the movie. I was emphasizing and elaborating on those points. The ghost aren’t JUST overused, they show up repeatedly creating the same exact scene where she runs, they grab her, she gets away. 75% is a big stretch to say was said, more like 20% if you want to discount any elaboration and specification as adding something to the convo.

[@KittyPittyMeowmeow]

@Akbar Shabazz-Jenkins The second half (especially the last third) of the movie was so disappointing. Critics are right to barrage the movie with negative feedback, the first half is quite original and charming, but it just falls off into boring horror movie tropes for the last half. If it was just the ending climax that was bad, that would be a reason to question the feedback, but I was on sleep mode for the entirety of the second hour of the movie.

[@fantasiazplatkami]

all you say is true

[@MrJC1]

i think the thing that really ruined it for me was how the premise was just... silly. at the core of it, just silly. how does any of it make any sense really? i mean sure it is unique, it looks great, acting great... but it let me down by the end, especially with the cgi aspects. but would i recommend it in a sea of hollywood degeneracy? sure. sure I would. i give it a pass.

[@KennethLyVideography]

I completly agree. For the first three acts I was enthralled, it was dazzling, promising, engaging and so unique. The third act soured the whole experience a little, so I understand that 75% critic score.

[@snailpeeps]

I’m glad I saw this movie, Edgar Wright never disappoints.

[@artboymoy]

This is probably my third favorite film of his and one I will return to.

[@K0m30ng]

This may not be his best movie but it's damn sure a worthy addition to his filmography

[@Corn_Pone_Flicks]

Err, well, I thought Scott Pilgrim was one of the worst films I've ever seen, so I can't really agree, but maybe I'll give this one a shot.

[@TintedVisionMovies]

@@Corn_Pone_Flicks you definitely haven’t seen much films if you think scott pilgrim is one of the worst mate.

[@mani225456]

Meh, I wish he returned to wacky comedies. As with Baby driver, I'm just not feeling this... Starts intriguing but falls apart in the second half.

[@thecinematicmind]

The main character was getting around London pretty easy without using a Citymapper. I enjoyed it.

[@Ale-tz4zf]

Tell me, youre in letterboxd, are you?

[@cherchehacknostale]

Wait you have citymappwr too in London ?? I only use it for Paris and its urban areas

[@MsKassandraKotaku]

@@cherchehacknostale Citymapper has been in London for ages. Back in 2013 for sure when I have a screenshot of Citymapper making a Boris on a bike icon. To her getting around easily...well I thought it was simply because everything was relatively walkable/underground. She would be going to school in Holborn so can walk to SoHo no problem. Or at least I did that sort of thing all the time when I was at UCL.

[@chriseklund6452]

As someone who is passionate about vintage style, this movie really speak to me on many diffrent levels, i study and use clothing styles from the 1890s up to the 1920, and is a big part of my identity. But could not imagine in a million years to actually live in that time frame, it's an aestetic and i have a saying: ''vintage style, not vintage values''

[@AndrewD1461]

This movie is seriously underrated, box-office wise. I'm absolutely OBSESSED with Last Night in Soho; the soundtrack is about all I've listened to the past two weeks! From Thomasin McKenzie's show-stealing performance, Edgar Wright's stunning visual style, Anya Taylor Joy who never disappoints, and of course the 11th Doctor himself Matt Smith, it's a damn shame this isn't getting the critical acclaim it so rightly deserves.

[@brucelau2023]

Man so so glad to see Chris Stuckmann doing this review , and I’m a great fan of Edgar Wright as well , this movie was such a unique thing and it’s not a typical horror movie by Any means , but this was an intriguing story

[@spaceodds1985]

Spot on review. I don’t remember the last time I was so engrossed in a new film and most of it is all down to Eloise, the aesthetic and also the influences from raging from the likes of giallos from Dario Argento to the psychological thrillers of films like Carnival of Souls and the Roman Polanski film Repulsion. Right from the get go I was engrossed and its all down to Eloise, who is someone I identified with since the wide eyed nostalgia she possesses was akin to what I had for the 80s. As a born Londoner, I knew Soho when it was on its last gasp of seediness in the 90s due to the fact I used to go to school there and looking back now the area for me was a conflict. It was a mixture of trendy London with the seedy underbelly, a place where the streets housed film production offices and bars and restaurants, and shared its space with strip joints and ‘model studios’. The place has history and character that is sadly being gentrified, but I’m sad to say its famous qualities was built on the exploitation of women and that should not be forgotten.

[@caderomine8331]

Edgar Wright is one of the greatest directors of the last two decades. I've seen Scott Pilgrim 17 times this year alone so I'll really have to watch this one asap

[@XDarkBrotherhoodHD]

Everytime I watch Pilgrim something always feels off but I still really enjoy it

[@simplegenericname]

Those are rookie numbers, you gotta pump those numbers up

[@drprathamprakash1408]

@@simplegenericname Alright...Alright...Alriiightttt😁

[@seanpanigel5494]

Noo, not the best, definitely not

[@whysosnappy8016]

Off topic but Scott Pilgrim's visuals are exactly how a live action Teen Titans can be perfected unlike that garbage Titans show with it's awful visuals and unbearable colour grading

[@LunaticReason]

Just finished watching this movie great spooky story, really enjoyed the acting from the entire cast and how certain scenes where shot and edited was fantastic. The Cinematography was brilliant. Everyone is praising ATJ but i gotta give it to Thomasin McKenzie for her portrayal of this introverted country mouse being haunted by the visions she sees. 9/10

[@thadtheman3751]

Ditto

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Chris, I saw LAST NIGHT IN SOHO Tuesday before last... and loved it. 👁️ For me, it was a visually poetic treatise on perspective and misinterpretation. It was also delightful to see *Diana* *Rigg* in her final performance... and how fortunate that it was in such a unique piece of art?

[@smithfan22]

Just saw it last night. Best way to describe it: Breakfast at Tiffany's meets David Lynch, meets Alfred Hitchcock. Go see it. 5/5 stars.

[@XDarkBrotherhoodHD]

Thats how I describe it too!! However you are missing one thing, check out Suspiria (1977) if you haven’t! Last Night in Soho and Suspiria are going to be an awesome double feature next Halloween

[@CP-uk3sx]

5/10 more like

[@XDarkBrotherhoodHD]

@@CP-uk3sx No

[@nn-hx8oe]

@@XDarkBrotherhoodHD 1/10 movie was ass

[@XDarkBrotherhoodHD]

@@nn-hx8oe i disagree entirely but you do you :)

[@operationbrasseagle1402]

Is it really uniquely different though? Even as it is original, I found the themes, characters, and plot beats to be incredibly cliche and cheaply designed. As for the film taking its time with building the narrative, I found it incredibly rushed and messy. And then there’s the finale which does try to explain EVERYTHING, and comes off as silly and lacking in impact, not to mention those awfully forced twists. McKenzie and Taylor-Joy are great though, and the film does look nice (though Wright certainly has more visually ambitious films). Matt Smith needed more to do. So overall, I really wasn’t a fan of this. I understand the critics for once.

[@cineastik8220]

Totally agree! And on top of that, it‘s at least 20 minutes too long with those way too long and penetrant paranoia moments which torture the viewer‘s eyes in such an annoying way you can barely stand them any longer… 3/10 from me.

[@thepearlmoon]

I agree. I was on board for a lot of it, but then when the cgi zombies were coming out it lost me. I wanted to leave towards the end.

[@AmelieMews]

Loved Anya Taylor-Joy acting, as always ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@wormedw]

how did you not acknowledge the awful twist revolving around one of her VISIONS BEEING FALSE. They did that without any explanation. I just watched it. I’m pissed off

[@leviturner4565]

This movie actually disappointed me a lot but I’m glad others like it The Editing and sound mixing was Fantastic as Usual Though

[@haydenchristensen1404]

I’m with you. First 30-40 minutes rocked I thought, then I just couldn’t care less about the rest of the film.

[@Bozogumps]

I was completely disappointed. I was shocked to feel boredom and frustration in an Edgar Wright film.

[@countdooku7152]

Boo!

[@leviturner4565]

@@haydenchristensen1404 yes the ending I Thought was such a Huge cop out. Without spoiling anything… it didn’t make too much sense for me and it felt extremely formulaic

[@BagelGabe]

@@leviturner4565 watch it a 2nd time. It’s insane how much sense it makes. I’ll never understand when peoples say they didn’t like the 2nd half when that’s when all the best stuff happens

[@ItsJustJess269]

Saw it in Dolby.! I personally loved it and connected with it. Definitely one of best 2021. Loved the Neon lights, night life, sound track and the Twisted dark evil Romance. Thomasin McKenzie and Anna Taylor Joy are amazing in this movie. 😁💙🔥🙏 really hit me on a deeper level.

[@buhta86]

I saw "The Last Duel", thanks to the recommendation of Chris and it was amazing. I am never disappointed by his recommendations and probably go and see this one too. Quality movies need the support, specially now. I also saw "The Green Knight " thanks to Jeremy - another amazing movie. These are the two channels to follow for quality reviews of quality movies.

[@ThisIsMeMorgan]

As a woman, I was blinking back tears the entire second act of the film. During the first act felt like I was Eloise. I could relate to her so much and I was sucked in. The transition scene to the 60s had me in awe, and then when the ball dropped in the second act I could barely hold back my tears. I felt one of the horrors of history were finally being seen, how women were viewed and treated only 60 years ago. Even when the film goes a little balls to the wall in the third act I’m willing to forgive it for the story that it told.

[@thadtheman3751]

You do know that women are still being trafficked? Some gt trafficked by the Jeffry Epsteins of the world, others by themselves --ever hear of OnlyFans?

[@alpine1600s]

This movie definitely had some holes, but after seeing it in theaters, I want to see it again. I also have the song "Last Night in Soho" in my playlist.🤣

[@niksmotel]

It’s honestly my favorite movie of this year, so original and all aspects of it are just so impressive I’m so upset that me and like 2 other parties were in the theatre opening night when I went Everyone should just go and support the film :,)

[@lastmansleeping]

I don’t get the originality argument. From a strict premise perspective it felt like Midnight in Paris meets Supiria. The direction is of course great as always, but the third act is one of the biggest let downs of the year for me.

[@Jackattack359]

@@lastmansleeping well, I’d say it has enough originality up until the end

[@emberpowertcg7692]

Same, top 3 for me

[@jefffiore7869]

Yea, this movie and Dune were my faves of 2021

[@Jackattack359]

@@sunflowers2469 I don’t know whether to take that as an insult or a complement

[@endgameisbad2733]

I noticed the envelopes with the twist right away and guessed the twist as soon as the old lady was introduced. Kind of a bummer but the atmosphere was epic so I didn’t care

[@jacobcudney]

Did you see any trailers before hand? It seems like anyone who didn’t see the trailers saw the twist coming

[@thegroove14]

If you’ve seen Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island, you know what the twist is

[@endgameisbad2733]

@@jacobcudney I saw one teaser like 5 months ago in theaters and that was it :p

[@endgameisbad2733]

@@thegroove14 yeah with the whole like old man fake out villain thing it reminded me a lot of scooby doo lmao

[@jacobcudney]

@@endgameisbad2733 I was curious because I didn’t even consider the fact that the old lady could be Sandie because in the trailer they said Sandie dies which I think they did on purpose to make it less obvious.

[@sofarle]

I was surprised by how much I loved this movie, and how much it actually terrified me but in a different way than I expected it to! While the ghosts with the occasional jumpscares were scary, it was the thought that you can't escape your past and no matter how hard you try to run away from it, it will catch up to you and sometimes the past is too horrible to let it near you. *Spoilers here* Poor Sandy having to go her entire live with those ghosts and the terrible things she had to go through just to have a shot at her dream was the most terrifying thing to me, that happening to someone so young, vulnerable and so full of live! That really scared me, more what the ghosts meant and less the ghosts themselves

[@caleblim6890]

The first two acts were magnificent, then the writing falls over itself towards the end to make a more generic ending, leaving a lot of details feeling like they were just there *for* the story, not as *part* of the story. That kind of undermined quite a bit of the script in it’s entirety when you look back on it afterwards. Things were left to be mysterious more for convenience than for atmosphere, and then there’s the overuse of certain overtly “horror” cliches. Apart from that, I found it a joy to watch, it drew me along on a really awesome journey which included some very chilling confrontations of nostalgia and ambition, and resolved itself decently enough, especially since Taylor-Joy and McKensie absolutely bring their all, and that’s what really makes the movie great.

[@302racing3]

That first dance scene was (in my opinion) the some of the finest camera work Wright has ever done. And it was practical too

[@rubenflores1473]

Unfortunately on today’s days everything has to be right on the nose. There can’t be any mystery, no guesses, etc. People start to get headaches, and feel overwhelmed””. Which kinda ruins the fun out of these movies. I prefer these kinda movies because they come with a message and have mystery within them. This movie was beautiful both visually and story. Very Argento.

[@joeriandroog1925]

This movie got a firm place in my top 3 of the year. I absolutely adored this movie. It felt so fresh, both visually but also with the storytelling.

[@CP-uk3sx]

The plot and characters were completely half baked

[@joeriandroog1925]

@@CP-uk3sx I have to really disagree with that. For me the plot felt fresh and were the characters 3 dimensional.

[@wos540]

I'm so glad Chris liked this movie as much as I did. It's my favorite movie of the year so far and after hearing critics say it was just ok, I thought "Am I on an island?". I loved the themes, the music, the acting, the visuals, but I have some problems with the writing, which I thought felt a little clumsy. I can't say more about that without getting into MAJOR spoilers.

[@wos540]

@@northernstar2064 Soho ended up being my favorite of the year, thought Don't Look Up was a close second (which I was an extra in btw!) this is the movie from 2021 that most made me think "this is why I love movies"

[@jessefulton8841]

I don’t know why, but Anya Taylor joy is such a phenomenal actress and I feel so genuinely for her when I watch her characters on screen. I’ve never felt emotional about a movie character, like one you want to spend time with, or help in some way.. this was a unique film in the way it was able to create that feeling.

[@ImperialWarrior6490]

This film was one of those rare instances where I went to see the film on a day that wasn't where I could get a discount on my ticket. Edgar Wright never disappoints, so I had to see it opening day and it was worth every penny.

[@Paul20661]

*OMG YES FINALLY* My 2nd favorite film of the year 1st one is Dune which I'm seeing again actually right now

[@OoziHobo]

I absolutely loved the first half and I thought I was about to declare the movie Edgar Wright's best, but the second half fell into some really bad clichés and began to feel more goofy in its execution. And the twists at the end. I had called them early on, but I was praying that I was wrong. The movie didn't need those twists. It didn't need the ghosts. Nothing was at gut-wrenchingly scary as Elouise on her bed, trapped in a nightmare, as 4-5 men slowly crept closer to her to re-enact a sex crime that we knew had already happened. However, as much as the movie dropped the ball (and it dropped it pretty hard imo) I still don't regret seeing it. Because it was just that refreshing and really got me thinking even after it was over. A movie that can do that is rare.

[@obscure.reference]

an edgar wright film utilizing cliches and twists? it’s never been done!!!!!

[@gordontims1999]

I do thinks it's flawed, and does bug me at times but still a good time

[@Crystals10000]

I thought last night in soho was one of the best non franchise movies i have ever watched i saw it in theatres and i just sat there afterwards in my seat like what kind of crazy drugged up weird movie did i just watch...the trippy scenes and the blending of timelines was just beyond wild for me but i can't get over this movie it always peaks back into my brain how amazing it was...i still need to watch it with my family as i am the only one who has seen this masterpiece for myself

[@josephk6214]

Unfortunately, neither is "Antlers." And that movie has Guillermo del Toro producing it. When I saw it on a Sunday evening, was literally just me and one other person. Personally, I was more interested in Antlers than Soho but still sucks to see these movies getting burned due to a pandemic, a reluctant audience demographic staying home, and other demographics choosing to support a Halloween Kills/established IP property. Dunno if you saw Antlers, but would love to hear your thoughts. Was a solid 3/5 for me due to amazing atmosphere, creature design, gore, grounded level of terror and good performances. Appreciated the film took its time to cook up the suspense as well, but it's got its faults, and it's quite a slow burn horror that's very dark in terms of themes and overall tone which isn't what a lot of people are looking for right now, but it's definitely the kind of horror film I'd love to make and am currently writing. Love your work and will try to check out Soho!

[@elioorozco8185]

Liked it but I felt that the final act was lackluster.

[@riversan90]

Going to see Antlers this weekend. Hyped.

[@cable54-guy15]

I saw Antlers and Last Night in Soho on Halloween weekend. I enjoyed both and agree they weren’t perfect, but were still better movies than Halloween Kills. These two films combined on Halloween weekend made less money than Halloween Kills, which is unfortunate. People need to go support these two horror films.

[@nikitamohanan2124]

Antlers was really horrific for me. I feel so bad for that boy and the immense trauma and pain he's gone through and how it might severely affect him through his teenage years and adulthood. That was the real horror for me.

[@chriscunningham8703]

Not going to the Cinema has nothing to do with the pandemic for me, love films, just hate "the cinema experience"......

[@sassquatch212]

This is definitely my favourite film of the year so far. Absolutely loved it. Such a shame people aren’t seeing it. There’s barely any showings where I am. It’s all just Eternals.

[@manwithoutfear05]

Same had to search forever to find it playing

[@At0mS8]

0:23 In Chris' summary of the movie there's Eloise, played by Thomasin Mackenzie, but the woman she meets is actually Anya Taylor-Joy, who just happens to be hanging out in the 60s. I liked the film, its first two acts were amazing, but I thought it stumbled a bit at the end. However, I really appreciate Wright being brave and making a new movie which actually takes risks, and I'm glad I went to the cinema and payed to see it, it was well worth my time and money. This one and The Last Duel have been amazing, it's tragic that they are not making much money.

[@oscarpayne4639]

It was so different from his usual style. But, it was just... Transcendent.

[@XDarkBrotherhoodHD]

Transcendent is the perfect word to describe the film, I rarely get chills watching a film I haven’t already seen but I got chills at numerous times. The part where Ellie walks through the alley and into the 1960s for the first time had my jaw on the floor, the way the sound amps up is brilliant

[@Koroar]

Beautiful, amazing film. So glad I went to see it, favourite movie in a long time. Everyone did an amazing job!

[@pugzi101]

the fact that she visioned the man killing the prostitute instead of the prostitute killing the man was just there in order to make a twist at the end. There is no other reason for that. Very average movie overall because of this.

[@filmfreakbecky]

Appreciate your review Chris as always! I think it's not getting enough attention because of its limited releasing actually. I'm not sure about the States and everywhere else in the world, but here in Canada it's only playing in select theatres which I found really odd considering it's an Edgar Wright film that looks so interesting and unique!

[@BagelGabe]

Was hoping you’d see and review this! Genuinely my favorite film of 2021 so far. Some people talking shit about it, and it not making a ton of money at the box office really baffles me. This might be bold of me to say because Dune is in theaters too right now, but if there’s ANY movie to see in theaters right now, it’s Last Night in Soho. I can’t imagine watching it for the first time at home, especially with that INCREDIBLE use of the sound channels that occurs after 20 minutes!

[@maggiemakri9798]

Yeah... It's a same we don't see more characters like him.

[@Road_to_Dawn]

I really loved this movie. Everybody did so well in it, the mystery was interesting, and the style of the whole thing was just gorgeous. If I had to give it a score, I’d give it a 9

[@zr5858]

I think Anya Taylor Joy and Thomasin McKenzie are going to be around for a long time

[@Jackattack359]

I sure hope so

[@tigerchung8328]

I loved the plot twists. I also felt the repetitiveness of its nightmarish elements in the second act. Also Eloise’s mother didn’t really serve that much of a purpose in the narrative

[@trinaq]

I had a feeling that the late, great Diana Riggs would be playing more than just a minor supporting character. Therefore, the twist didn't really catch me off guard!

[@padrecocinero7700]

Me, too. SPOILERS: I knew she had to be an elder Sandy but I also thought Terrence Stamp was the elder Matt Smith. When the dream murder scene happens, though, that did throw a curve ball for me for the rest of the movie.

[@sarahsgoldenhair]

This was one of the best "horror" films I've watched in a long time. It wasn’t gory and that's refreshing but still left a lingering feeling of fear on the ride home.

[@jessicavermeer7811]

Thanks for doing this review! My friend and I also appreciated the deconstruction of nostalgia. I am still confused about the mechanics of Ellie's powers, especially because some physical marks do remain (the hickey for example). The psychological horror definitely did it for me way more than the ghosts, especially when the visions started occurring during the day. However, this may still be my favourite Edgar Wright, simply because this is the first movie he ever made that features a main character I can actually identify with.

[@eulersosa6840]

Absolutley the worst movie I have ever seen. Anaya wasn't too bad. Queens gambit was great and so was Anaya.

[@Jackattack359]

Somebody hasn’t seen many movies

[@HM-cn5sz]

Just watched it. It was good. It deserves support. The story is good, acting is superb and everything that I saw is worth your money.

[@rw6238]

Absolutely loved this movie honestly don’t understand the negative criticism

[@WakeandJake1999]

1. No political motive behind it 2. No preexisting IP attached to it to nostalgia bait the audience/add onto an already vast cinematic universe. 3. Hardly recognizable cast (aside from Anya Taylor-Joy) 4. Focuses more on visual storytelling (as flawed as the story itself is) instead of constantly spoon feeding exposition for the new, slow-witted generation of moviegoers. 5. Not directed by Tarantino, Shyamalan, or Spielberg (though Tarantino always delivers cinema gold).

[@Jackattack359]

@@WakeandJake1999 wow, those are pretty stupid reasons

[@aarongutierrez7705]

@@Jackattack359 I think he’s trying to explain why no one went to go see it

[@K0m30ng]

The third act I found it kinda rushed but nevertheless I truly enjoyed it. Probably my top 10 best movie of the year so far

[@Jackattack359]

@@aarongutierrez7705 yeah, I’m saying people have dumb expectations

[@laurenw3300]

I’m about to go see this movie for the third time tonight lol I’m doing my part! More people need to support original horror movie ideas, I want to see so much more of stuff like this over all the remake nonsense like Halloween Kills. Great review, Chris! I agree with all your points. Edgar Wright is one of my favorite directors of all time, too!

[@benjaminskylerhill8276]

This is among the least scary horror films I’ve ever seen in a theater.

[@laurenw3300]

@@benjaminskylerhill8276 okay? That’s your opinion. Also I don’t recall ever saying it’s super terrifying. It is scary in a lot of ways for me, which is one of the reasons why I love it. You’re free to think what you want though, no one is stopping you.

[@31webseries]

Honestly I found that scene where all the skeevy old ghosts surrounded Ellie and pulled her to the ground pretty terrifying. Incredible direction, design, acting. The story's been done but its certainly a fresh coat of paint for it.

[@davidemery4759]

After reading criticisms of the movie, I have decided I could not be a movie critic for a living. I’m too easily moved and affected and I don’t think I have the acumen to give unbiased criticism. I loved the movie. I was legitimately scared and I kept worrying Ellie was going to get hurt during the dream sequences because of the hickey at the beginning. I love all-in characters like John; ready to ride or die without much explanation from Ellie. I thought the ghosts of the “John’s” were truly frightening in a way I had not seen before in terms of the CGI used to depict them as haunting spirits. I did not know Wright had done Shawn of the Dead, but anyone that can turn a comedy like that, can do some damage in horror and did just that:). At the risk of sounding stereotypical the English seem to corner the market on clever. Cheers;)

[@neogeoriffic]

Great flick! Saw it last night and I'll be watching it again tonight!

[@eugenesesmaiii3278]

I love that you're only reviewing films you like! I get SO excited when I see the thumbnail notification bc it's usually a movie I'm excited for and it has your stamp of approval!

[@colli_wolly]

This is twice in a row where I’ve seen two films before Chris makes reviews of. lol But yeah, I loved “Last Night in Soho”🖤

[@cherchehacknostale]

Ahah me too. Dune and Last night in soho and James bond

[@thehopesystem3795]

I have DID, and the psychological aspects of this movie as well as the mirror visuals were EXTREMELY relatable. Once it comes out for real I want to make a video essay on how much this story is a DID story

[@motjon]

So did you make the video essay?

[@thehopesystem3795]

@@motjon waiting for it to come out on streaming so I can watch it for less than $20

[@Kristen.The.Girl_]

I LOVE Edgar Wright and i was so incredibly excited when i found out he was gonna dabble in the horror genre. With that said, this is the first film of his that i was COMPLETELY underwhelmed by. It was predictable from start to finish. And it was a little... boring. He had a lot of potential with this story line, but it was just eh. I couldn't even believe i was feeling that way about an Edgar Wright film. Very disappointed, unfortunately

[@pulsenick64]

If you haven’t seen it, check out Leave No Trace, where Thomasin stars with Ben Foster. One of the best movies I’ve seen in the last decade.

[@jaygee6738]

This was my personal favorite for 2021. Such a damn good film. When I left I was damn near in tears I loved it so much.

[@grzreviewsingrzybs-filmrev2940]

This made my top ten list for 2021. Loved it. So stylish and fun! 😀

[@TheAlphaLegionnaire]

Chris “same haircut for 20 years” Stuckman. Never change Chris.

[@diegom-a7970]

Hey, get stuckmanized or go home

[@drfr0stii704]

This is great movie. Many problems, but the good is so damn good.

[@MysterySteve]

I'm a huge Edgar Wright fan, but I only haven't seen this because of the horror elements, as I'm kind of a bitch when it comes to horror. Now that I know it's not doing well as it should though, I'm definitely going to see this

[@soxncrox6042]

I thought there were glaring inconsistencies that took me out of the movie. some side character motivations didn't make sense, the 3rd act felt unearned, and the "reveal" was the kind of low hanging fruit horror trope that I see in Netflix teen horror movies. The acting is great, the cinematography is great, the sound design, editing, and costume design is great, but the writing gives it nothing to stand on. I hope Edgar Wright can make a better horror movie in the future cus I think his style and talent could service a really good horror movie, but this wasnt it.

[@mewgiah8057]

This movie has one of the weridest scripts I have ever seen. The main villain ends up being the good guy. Like even the main protagonist agrees with her decision to kill all those men, and agrees they deserved it. And to be clear, I do think Anya's character was a victim. But I mean purely in terms of a tradtional movie script/structure, it's so strange to have all this lead up to your villain only to reveal in the last 10% of the film that the villain is actually the good guy. And to use a 20 seocond montage to try make us feel empahty for them to justify their actions. It felt clumsy. It's even more bizarre when just 10 minutes before, its revealed that the main character accidentally killed an innocent old man who she thought was Jack. Except he wasn't Jack. I'm not sure if the flashbacks implied that the cop slept with Anya's character (sinec he was at the club and was apart of the what is your name sweetheart montage). But they then have a lengthy scene where the police officer tries to help her out, and tries to convince her to get out of the life because she deserves better. So the main character accidentally killing him - then gets shrugged off with an "oops" - only to reveal Anya's character is the real killer. BUT then the film goes - well she is actually a good person, and those killings were justified. And oh btw that old cop who was killed because of mistaken identitiy - ah who cares about him. Its just such a weird ending. I don't know if I'm doing a good job explainign why I find this odd. Again, I think it has to do wtih the structure of the film.

[@jeremylening2401]

I'm with you. I really enjoyed the film until the end, which I agree, was a little sloppy.

[@David-id3fy]

Different doesn’t mean good, the movie was good up to a certain point when you find out who’s who, I’m not gonna say it because I don’t wanna potentially spoil it for someone, but the ending and the reveal was predictable and felt shoehorned in, the sudden turn to good in the very end is also very “bleh”. Throughout the movie Eloise is haunted by these thing the director uses as something to scare us and her but it grows old far too quick, and at the end they change into something else which completely destroys their actions and purpose before the reveal, movie is a 6/10

[@gotdamnbaby1353]

Agree, the director should have committed to the some of the Carrie/suspiria elements that were at play at the start. It kinda ended up all over the place

[@MegaMetallicaMASTER]

I love Edgar, I didn’t however love this one. Thought there was a lot of over acting and the story was never particularly engaging . Idk bit of a shrug this one

[@ntmetroid]

Finally watched this and wow. Im blown away. Absolutely loved it. The cinematography with mirrors and such was incredible. The film kept me guessing, which is all too rare these days.

[@manantial773]

The best part of this movie is how smashed the nostalgia criers that have old souls and just live in their memories ("old movies were better", "new music is not as good as before"). They are as superficial as the lead here, they don't want to to get to known new things, they just live with a fake memories... Loved that part.

[@Corn_Pone_Flicks]

Well, most new music is actually objectively more simplistic than older music, so there's some truth to that. Hopefully it won't stay that way.

[@johnsmith651]

So this movie is woke trash? No wonder it bombed

[@johnsmith651]

Yet the movies Edgar Wright says were all influences are all older movies

[@auzzy999]

@@johnsmith651 Probably. And the 1960s simply was a better time than 2021, for men and women. Women have actually never been more miserable than today - probably because they feel like they can’t stay home and raise their children because there is a stigma against it thanks to radical feminism

[@TheJustinpgardner]

First, love Edgar Wright. I appreciate him as a filmmaker and I'm glad he's able to make the movies he wants to make. However... sometimes great filmmakers misfire, and I feel like people are letting him off the hook with this one because of how slickly shot it is and the underlying message. The good: I do like how it held back information. And the parts in the 60s were fantastic. Most of the lead performances were great. Also, great soundtrack. The bad: The secondary performances bordered on cartoonish. The bad "girl" at the fashion school was one of the most transparently and gleefully evil bitches I've seen. NOBODY like that exists. Also, there were tons of nonsensical misdirections that were only put in place to serve a "twist"... which never needed to be a twist. Like the old guy's entire story. So when things started to get revealed, the story felt clumsy. And that reveal with the letter? And what eventually happened to the old guy? The ugly: From a character and story standpoint, the general "present day" stuff was really, really weak. I never believed that Eloise was actually going to school, the stuff with the mom and the mental illness seemed way too on the nose, and the love interest was way too forgiving of Eloise's wild mood swings. Summing up: We can find fucked up things about any time and place, and I respect the time we're in and wanting to call attention to those themes. That's clearly what this film is about... but that line at the end... where there's essentially absolution for all of those crimes. I mean... no. Sorry. Swinging in the complete opposite direction just felt really, really wrong.

[@Jackattack359]

Well, take it from someone who is also a huge fan Edgar Wright, I think this movie is pretty entertaining on its surface in my opinion, but I still had plenty of stuff to critique about it

[@lbrtvlldr]

If I didn't know who wrote and directed this movie, I would have thought it was just a bad student film. It has so many issues (most of them due to its subpar writing): unnecessary secondary characters and backstory, unclear dreams/ghosts/reality rules, a couple of pretty obnoxious deus ex machinas, bad jump scares (I didn't know you can get those wrong), bad VFX, an unclear tone throughout the film (probably the biggest problem IMO)...

[@lbrtvlldr]

This movie has more (plot) holes than a piece of Swiss cheese. Don't waste your money and time, folks.

[@Jackattack359]

Too bad

[@richnewman]

I'm gonna have to strongly disagree with you about this particular film. The old "psychic solves a murder" movie has been done a LOT better than this--and I'd go so far as to say this is a lousy effort. All style, very little substance. The worst part is that the "twist" is falling back on the 'ole unreliable narrator shtick in the most disingenuous way. Did we get any clues whatsoever through the two hours of movie that Eloise was an unreliable narrator? Nope. Yet we get a twist where she has psychically seen the exact OPPOSITE of what happened which puts her in danger. WTF? That's not even a twist; it's ridiculous. I would not recommend this film--and definitely not to horror fans as there was ZERO horror.

[@AmyyyHere]

Got to agree, absolutely loved this film. The cinematography, the soundtrack, and the acting were all brilliant. And I loved how it was a different story to so many that have been repeated over and over.

[@invaderzod8092]

I absolutely didn’t know what this movie was really about and I straight up thought it was a wholesome story in the beginning. Boy was I wrong. I love this movie for how it tricked me.

[@XDarkBrotherhoodHD]

The setting reels you in so much you forget it is actually a horror until it is too late

[@invaderzod8092]

@@XDarkBrotherhoodHD I didn’t actually know it was horror to begin with. That’s what did it for me.

[@XDarkBrotherhoodHD]

@@invaderzod8092 damn thats great! I knew months before but in the first 30 min I forgot where it was supposed to go because I was entranced

[@kurtcleary6794]

Sorry I just watched this film and I wanted to hear how its been reviewed. I think the reason people might criticize this film is that its tone is just all over the place and, as you pointed out, its not scary. The dead horse of 'putting a character who seems to be having a mental breakdown in social situations where it would be bad to have a mental breakdown' is flogged beyond belief: She can't keep it together on her first night, she is wrapped in blankets at her first party, she can't say present properly a her first day in uni. She has a breakdown in the library, in her studio and at a halloween party. So as an audience, yeah we feel tense. It's hard to watch someone constantly having a meltdown in public. The lame-o CGI ghosts actually add brevity to these situations and only undercut the overall goal of freaking us out. The ultimate conclusion makes no sense in terms of the film's given logic. Dont want to spoil the end for anyone but the identity of Anya Taylor Joy's character doesn't bear much scrutiny. Like how is she even present in Eloise's visions? In the end the film is all over the place and if you want to watch a teenage girl having a psychic-powers-based series of meltdowns as she tries to fit into a new university environment you should watch Thelma instead.

[@Jackattack359]

So what? It was still pretty entertaining on the surface

[@kurtcleary6794]

@@Jackattack359 Watch Thelma

[@Jackattack359]

@@kurtcleary6794 why would that change my mind?