Another Simple Favor

This is my 2 time trying to have my review posted. So something is going on with this movie. Could not do one on Amazon either. My reviews have never not been posted. So here I am trying again . Other the lively looking lovely in her outfits and the almost perfect backdrop to this movie.

There is nothing here honestly. I wish the supporting cast had more dialogue. I found great humour with them !

Anna Kendrick did a good job depending on her pay cheque because she is a really good actress . I don't know who did her wardrobe.

Ridiculous story, Blake Lively obviously added to the directors plot especially when they brought in mom Aunt and ahemmm Trinity .

Complete waste of 2 hours except for the stunning scenes at the 2 parties.

The first one was good I loved it , there just DID NOT NEED A SEQUEL.

Do yourself a favour SKIP.

"Another Simple Favor" tries to recapture the quirky charm and mystery of its predecessor, but ends up feeling like a forced, over-the-top sequel that forgot what made the original work. The plot is needlessly convoluted, filled with implausible twists that seem to exist just for shock value rather than story cohesion.

Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick reprise their roles, but their chemistry feels strained and less natural this time around. Instead of building tension or emotional depth, the film leans heavily into absurdity and camp, losing the balance between dark humor and thriller that made the first film engaging.

All in all, I find it disappointing.

While the breathtaking scenes of Capri, Italy were undeniably stunning and provided a visual treat, the movie itself fell short of delivering a satisfying experience. Although the acting was commendable, with the cast bringing their characters to life with skill and charisma, the primary issue lay within the plot itself. The narrative felt disjointed and lacked the intrigue or depth needed to keep the viewer engaged. At times, the storyline seemed forced, as if it struggled to justify its own existence. Additionally, I was unaware that the film was a sequel to *A Simple Favor*, which likely contributed to a sense of confusion and disconnect. Without that context, certain elements of the story felt underdeveloped or meaningless, making it difficult to fully appreciate any intended continuity. Overall, apart from the picturesque cinematography, watching this movie felt like an unfortunate waste of time.

Didn't the first one have a rather interesting premise of a crime thriller drama with an almost-comedic tone.. that felt like it lost the audience by the revelations and the underwritten third act? I'd call that consistency! And interesting to see a sequel at all.

So! The script overall doesn't really deliver, the ending is not satisfying, and it just is a list of events that bring no character arcs or development or growth. Making the interesting people from the first a backdrop. And there's not even message or takeaway. The execution is also a series of too many little things that bring this down enough below acceptable or enjoyable. From bad pacing to a lack of tension.

But putting it aside.. the acting is good, the camerawork decent, the locations gorgeous. And for once, the premise felt fresh and I didn't have a clue where it would take me! Just not enough to want to recommend this to anyone, want to watch it again, or give it a higher score. It was less than "okay".

I loved the first movie and I didn't exactly have high expectations but, with a star-studded cast, I did expect more.

Tbh it was pretty bad in my opinion - extremely far-fetched, cheesy, and underwhelming. I fell asleep halfway through it because I found it difficult to pay attention and when I finished it later, it definitely got worse instead of better.

I won't post spoilers but I was super disappointed with the plot twists and the added backstory. The writers could have made this movie SO much better but, nope. Unfortunately it felt like I was watching a low budget, cheesy lifetime movie.