Speak No Evil
“Why are you doing this to us?” - Ben
“Because you let us” -Paddy
After watching Megalopolis, I was excited to get into a more acclaimed movie. Sadly, this didn’t end up holding up either. I had heard from multiple people that this movie was this year's strong horror movie. At first, I was captivated by where it was going, but I struggled really hard with the acting level of everyone except James McAvoy. James as Paddy is a joy, and reminds me of my love that I gained for Batista after Knock at the Cabin, but he had very little to work with from his co-stars. The story itself also fell into the realm of predictable and infuriating at times. The quote I chose was a part of the movie where I realized it had an identity crisis. It wanted to be a deep movie, but I think it then fell into the Hollywood horror trap. With all that being said, I do need to be clear that these are not movies I generally enjoy. Talk to Me and Black Phone are two examples of movies I didn’t love, but have a strong following, so my take should be taken with a grain of salt. Despite James McAvoy's strong performance, the movie was not what I expected. While it may appeal to fans of the genre, viewers seeking a more original and compelling story may find themselves disappointed.
-J
