It was far too obvious from the first few minutes of the movie what the twist was going to be. And as the film went on, it was just more and more painfully obvious what the the end was going to reveal.
I have not read the book that this film is based on, and so I cannot make comparisons. But this film would have been more exciting if they'd filmed it in a way that didn't make the plot so apparent. And because this kind of movie trope has been done many times before, it was far too easy to spot.
The main actress, Sasha Pieterse, did a good job in the role, but I feel someone else could have brought more grit to Zoe's character. I just don't think she played it dark enough. The main actor was ok, but again...he's replaceable.
I think some books can't really be translated onto screen and this might be one of them. It's not as blatant if this were read instead of watched.
And that's why I have scored this movie a 4/10. It falls just below average for me. Story is great but execution was not.
Incase you can't be bothered to watch...this film is like Fight Club, meets Psycho, meets The Uninvited....what do they all have in common....a central character who never existed/died.
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The twist is staring you right in the face....
A Complete Misfire
"A Complete Misfire" is a perfect example of how not to make a movie. From its uninspired story to the painfully amateur acting, this film manages to waste both time and money in spectacular fashion.
The plot, if you can call it that, is a clichéd mess of recycled tropes. The protagonist's journey is neither engaging nor original, filled with predictable twists that anyone could see coming from a mile away. It's as if the writers threw together every overused plot device they could think of and hoped for the best.
The acting is the film's Achilles' heel. With no big names to lend credibility, the cast delivers lines with all the enthusiasm of someone reading a grocery list. Wooden performances and awkward line deliveries make it hard to invest in any of the characters. Emotional scenes are especially cringe-worthy, often inducing unintentional laughter instead of empathy.
The production values are equally disappointing. Shoddy camera work and laughable special effects further detract from the viewing experience. Even the soundtrack feels like an afterthought, doing little to enhance the mood or support the narrative.
In short, "A Complete Misfire" is a masterclass in how to waste both time and money on a movie. It's a film that will leave you regretting the investment of your precious hours and hard-earned dollars. Save yourself the trouble and avoid this one at all costs.
Eventually won me over
Jumped into this mainly because of Sasha being listed as lead in something with an R rating, along with a great support cast; Mira and Nestor (the non-eyeliner guy). Never heard of the book, but I do get a kick out of the seedy twins genre in general, so I kind of knew the plot without knowing it. It did kind of seem like a hammy parody of itself at first, but the more I watched, the more I couldn't really look away from Sasha (especially as Zoe), so I stayed with it. Yes, the plot is familiar, and the major plot twist is easy to spot in the first 15-20 min, but I have to say, Sasha is back on her game here from what I would call a void since playing edgy Ali in PLL. She looked fantastic and had charismatic confidence in her screen presence. All the main characters were beautiful people here (something I miss these days), and those elements combined with the absence of tiring identity, social political, and environmental messaging ended up making this an unexpectedly pleasant watch for me.