don’t worry darling marks Olivia Wilde’s second film in the director’s chair. Sophomore movies can be tough. Especially after a first film that meets with significant success or rave reviews like Wilde’s. Library. For her second turn behind the camera (and in front of it, as she plays the supporting role of Bunny), Wilde takes a drastic detour, venturing away from the comedic hijinks of high school shenanigans, to dabble in the thriller genre. psychological. . The results… are mixed.
Alice (Florence Pugh) and Jack (Harry Styles) Chamber live in Victory. It’s an idyllic little town ripped from the screen of a classic sitcom; leave it to the beaver Where The Dick Van Dyke Show. Cookie Cutter houses line the streets and everyone is seemingly happy. The men all work for Frank (Chris Pine). He is a mysterious man whose charm and authority give him unquestionable power over the people of Victory. But, of course, beneath the valley of perfection there are dark secrets. As Alice begins to unlock these secrets, she places herself in a very dangerous position. one she cannot escape alive.
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During months don’t worry darling was surrounded by controversy. Not because of the film itself, but for what may have happened behind the scenes. Rumors of layoffs, resignations, lies and romances have dominated the headlines of every entertainment site and gossip magazine for weeks. It’s a shame because it hurt the movie itself. People were more worried about whether Harry Styles had spat on Chris Pine (which he surely didn’t) than about how he would perform in his first leading role in a big movie.
Styles, best known as One Direction’s teen idol, replaces Shia LeBeouf, who was originally slated for the role of Jack. The reasons for LeBeouf’s departure from don’t worry darling are not entirely clear. Styles holds his ground (despite a weird and distracting accent) acting against an array of powerhouse veterans like Pugh, who received a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 2019 Oscars for her role in Little woman. But the only screen presence seemingly able to match Pugh’s high performance is Chris Pine. The movie is at its peak when these two share the screen, and it’s a shame it doesn’t happen more often.
don’t worry darling at times of greatness. Yet each high point is quickly followed by a lull of mediocrity. Is it a weird story? Well, he sure does. He strives to reach the mind-bending levels of Lynch or Cronenberg, but only manages to skim the waters of those depths with recycled ideas. Like the eggs that Alice crushes in her hands with a confused look, the film is empty. He slaps you with his intentional messages, using the grace of an elephant on a tightrope. And yet, for all its flaws, I (mostly) had fun watching it.
His biggest crime is teasing us with previews of the movie don’t worry darling could have been; a much better movie just barely out of reach. With a few extra editing passes and script rewrites, this film may have achieved something significant. But as it stands, it’s a weirdly paced movie with great moments and no originality whatsoever. 6/10
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