Review of Smile

Smile (V) (2022)
8/10
No 2 People Will Watch This Movie the Same Way
9 January 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I keep seeing mixed reviews for this. I liked it, well let me rephrase- I got something out of it.

It was doing very well and really should have and could have had a happy ending, but it veered off right at the last minute. In fact, I would be willing to bet the very end was tacked on in spite of how the script was written.

The performances, especially Sosha Bacon, were really pretty good. I'm also unsure why she isn't getting more praise. Another highlight was the effects. Just the right amount of gore.

The theme of the movie is heavy handed. Survivor's Guilt is a real thing. And this movie is basically telling us that the guilt will always be there, and we have to figure out how to move forward with our lives. Nothing can be done to rid ourselves of said guilt.

The solution to the plot - was right there. Then it went on for another few minutes and ruined it. I won't get into details.

I say it's worth a watch. Everyone will get something different from it.
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