A Simple Favour
Oscar nominee Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect) leads this missing person mystery as a mummy vlogger in a small town trying to discover the truth behind the disappearance of her incredibly cool but enigmatic new friend, played by Blake Lively (The Shallows). From director Paul Feig (Bridesmaids), based on the novel by Darcy Bell and co-starring Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding.
- Director:
- Paul Feig ('Bridesmaids', 'Spy', 'Ghostbusters', 'The Heat')
- Writer:
- Paul FeigJessica Sharzer
- Cast:
- Anna KendrickBlake LivelyHenry GoldingAndrew RannellsLinda CardelliniJean SmartRupert Friend
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Steve Newall
flicksOn first impression, a thriller is an unlikely genre for director Paul Feig to tackle, but with his last comedy outings not unconvincingly weaving in police work (The Heat), spying (Spy) and the busting of ghosts (Ghostbusters), he’s managed to play in a few different sandpits along the way. Matters also make more sense considering the Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively-starring A Simple Favour feels more lurid semi-comic noir than stylised, grimy Fincher.
Variety
pressThe film feels a lot like the Serge Gainsbourg number that Stephanie dances to in the kitchen: jazzy, a little sleazy, and worth a cult following.
Total Film
pressPaul Feig makes a slight gear change for a slick thriller that's best enjoyed with a martini in hand.
Stuff
pressThrown [sic] in a so hip it hurts soundtrack infused with vintage pop tunes and the result is a sassy little stylish thriller that's one of the surprise delights of 2018.
Stuff
pressDirector Paul Feig (Bridesmaids) gives his stars plenty of space to work their magic and gets the acidity levels exactly right.
New Zealand Herald
pressAnna Kendrick and Blake Lively combine well in this stylish comedy-thriller. It remains captivating enough despite never entirely cohering.
Los Angeles Times
pressAs bright and bracing as an ice-cold gin martini with a lemon twist, and just as satisfying.
Hollywood Reporter
pressThe movie never sheds its aura of talented people trying to class up cheap material.
Herald Sun
pressAll that remains by the end is a soft-headed, sour-hearted farce where you can sense even the cast and crew wish the whole thing was over already.
FilmInk
press...classy in its aesthetic, crisp in its framing and delivery, and confrontational yet seductive in its mood.
Flicks, Steve Newall
flicksOn first impression, a thriller is an unlikely genre for director Paul Feig to tackle, but with his last comedy outings not unconvincingly weaving in police work (The Heat), spying (Spy) and the busting of ghosts (Ghostbusters), he’s managed to play in a few different sandpits along the way. Matters also make more sense considering the Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively-starring A Simple Favour feels more lurid semi-comic noir than stylised, grimy Fincher.
Variety
pressThe film feels a lot like the Serge Gainsbourg number that Stephanie dances to in the kitchen: jazzy, a little sleazy, and worth a cult following.
Total Film
pressPaul Feig makes a slight gear change for a slick thriller that's best enjoyed with a martini in hand.
Stuff
pressThrown [sic] in a so hip it hurts soundtrack infused with vintage pop tunes and the result is a sassy little stylish thriller that's one of the surprise delights of 2018.
Stuff
pressDirector Paul Feig (Bridesmaids) gives his stars plenty of space to work their magic and gets the acidity levels exactly right.
New Zealand Herald
pressAnna Kendrick and Blake Lively combine well in this stylish comedy-thriller. It remains captivating enough despite never entirely cohering.
Los Angeles Times
pressAs bright and bracing as an ice-cold gin martini with a lemon twist, and just as satisfying.
Hollywood Reporter
pressThe movie never sheds its aura of talented people trying to class up cheap material.
Herald Sun
pressAll that remains by the end is a soft-headed, sour-hearted farce where you can sense even the cast and crew wish the whole thing was over already.
FilmInk
press...classy in its aesthetic, crisp in its framing and delivery, and confrontational yet seductive in its mood.
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