A comedy-forward thriller is a tough genre to pull off but A SIMPLE FAVOR has done just that! I was hooked from minute one and appreciated the witty dialogue in Jessica Sharzer’s screenplay and the performances of Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, and Henry Golding. While I’d have to watch a second time to really assess how the fairly complex plot and its subsequent twists hold up, I will say one thing: this movie had me gripped and entertained for every minute of its runtime. Paul Feig delivered a fun, engaging, visually arresting film with A SIMPLE FAVOR with a complex villain, and a satisfying enough ending that left the door open for a sequel, which is hear is on the docket. I’m invested enough in these characters to want to come back a second time soon!

Also, this movie could have used more Linda Cardellini. Not sure how the story could justify more Linda Cardellini, but I wouldn’t have been mad about it!