Speak No Evil

r96sk

2024-09-13

⭐ 9

<em>'Speak No Evil'</em> is supremely well done! I felt unsettled from pretty much the get-go. That's because you can see the general direction that the movie is going to head, though that doesn't hampen the feeling of unease that is present all the way through. I did actually think whilst watching that the film was being a tad dragged out, though by the credits I was fully sold on what I had just seen. James McAvoy is outstanding, I knew he was capable of portraying such a creepy and unhinged character from seeing some of his other work. <em>'Split'</em> for one, though also, oddly, <em…

CinemaSerf

2024-09-15

⭐ 6

How many folks have you met on holiday and promised to go and visit when you all get back home? Well for me that is always a bit like ouzo or metaxa - best enjoyed in situ but never a good idea when the trip is actually over. The "Dalton" family are a bit down in the dumps. "Ben" (Scoot McNairy) has just relocated to London from the USA to find his job evaporated, wife "Louise" (Mackenzie Davis) is trying to keep things positive and their over-indulged daughter "Aggie" (Alix West Lefler) is an eleven year old joined (annoyingly) at the hip with her cuddly rabbit. They decide that they ought to…

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/speak-no-evil-review-an-americanized-remake-for-better-and-worse/ "Speak No Evil may not reach the visceral depth of the Danish original, but it offers a more accessible, commercially appealing approach. The changes in story and tone may divide fans of the 2022 psychological thriller, but there's something to be said about the effectiveness of the stellar performances - James McAvoy is mesmerizing - and the more complex dynamic between the central characters. The thematic exploration of politeness and the pressure to adhere to social no…

griggs79

2024-09-26

⭐ 6

While Speak No Evil fails to keep you on the edge of your seat, no other performance this year will scare you as much or beat the dramatic performance of James McAvoy's unexpected transformation into the Incredible Hulk.

dumasori

2024-10-15

⭐ 6

**One time watchable** I had watched the original Danish version, so I already knew the story. Yet, I watched this to see how this was done. I would say it was done better than the original version. But overall, the story is lame with many flaws. The little girl and her weak father is super annoying. But, if you don’t know the story, you can watch it one time. Popcorn movie.

I don't really recall the other one but I saw it before. I guess it's better etc. The actors do a good job. I liked watching them do scenes. Russel Crowe has lost a lot of weight. Kim Basinger knows how to work a hammer. It was all a bit drawn out in the end now wasn't it. I skipped seemingly large amounts of house running. It loses the tension, becomes monotonous for the finale. If you haven't seen the other one and you like this one, I think that's fine. I like it too.

Dean

2026-04-18

⭐ 10

I have seen the original movie and it was masterpiece, definitely 10/10 movie. I decided to watch this remake and this is one is also a masterpiece, but there's one big difference - endings are different in those movies. One has happy ending and other one has sad ending. The reason why I'm rating both of them so high is because of great story and with great I mean interesting and tense where every moment is tense & uncomfortable. Acting is superb too.