Blink Twice

"Are you having a good time?"

2024 1h 43m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 2,076

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When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. But despite the epic setting, beautiful people, ever-flowing champagne, and late-night dance parties, Frida can sense that there’s something sinister hiding beneath the island’s lush façade.

“Are you having a good time?”

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Cast

Naomi Ackie
Frida
Channing Tatum
Slater
Alia Shawkat
Jess
Christian Slater
Vic
Simon Rex
Cody
Adria Arjona
Sarah
Haley Joel Osment
Tom
Liz Caribel Sierra
Camilla

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Zoë Kravitz
Writers: E.T. Feigenbaum, Zoë Kravitz
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Zoë Kravitz, shot by Adam Newport-Berra. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Chanda Dancy. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Kathryn J. Schubert shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum and Alia Shawkat carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Are you having a good time?".

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt14858658 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Zoë Kravitz directs. Adam Newport-Berra behind the camera. Chanda Dancy scores. Kathryn J. Schubert cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 2 years ago.
2Directed by Zoë Kravitz, shot by Adam Newport-Berra. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Chanda Dancy. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Kathryn J. Schubert shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum and Alia Shawkat carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Are you having a good time?".
7IMDB entry: tt14858658 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 26 themes, including "rape", "forgiveness", "exploitation", "dark comedy".
9Released under 16 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Adam Newport-Berra
Original score: Chanda Dancy
Editing: Kathryn J. Schubert
Production design: Roberto Bonelli
Costume design: Kiersten Hargroder
Makeup / hair: Carla Virile
Sound: Jon Flores
Stunt coordinator: Robert Alonzo
Runtime: 103 min · 1h 43m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.78:1 (16:9)
Status: Released
Budget: $20,000,000
Box office: $46,393,906
Return: 232% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Blink Twice (2024)

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Manuel São Bento2024-08-24
★ 7/10
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/blink-twice-review-zoe-kravitzs-directorial-debut-delivers-a-thought-provoking-exploration-of-power-and-trauma/ "Blink Twice marks a promising debut for Zoë Kravitz as a filmmaker, demonstrating that her personal creativity and vision aren't confined to the side of the camera she works on. Despite some shortcomings in tone management, the compelling narrative, supported by memorable performances from Ackie, Tatum, and Arjona, and an immersive, unsettling atmosphere, make this psychological thriller an engaging, cathartic experience. Kravitz tackles relevant, complex contemporary themes, offering a thought-provoking reflection on power, trauma, forgiveness, and forgetting. Above all, this debut will leave many viewers eager to see what Kravitz brings to the world of cinema in the near future." Rating: B+
CinemaSerf2024-08-29
★ 6/10
Yikes but this is riddled with flaws. "Frida" (Naomi Ackie) and her pal "Jess" (Alia Shawkat) are working for the caterers at a grand party hosted by gazillionaire "Slater" (Channing Tatum). Mid way through the evening, they don their glad rags and join in the party. A little accident gets "Frida" introduced to their host and after a few glasses of Champagne, the two are thick as thieves. His chief of staff, "Vic" (Christian Slater) needs to go somewhere warm so he can have a drink with an umbrella in it, so they readily accept an invitation from their new-found friend to visit his paradise island where together with a group of his other friends, they will enjoy some sunshine, fine dining and drugs-galore. What's a bit unnerving on this otherwise Elysian estate, is the old woman (María Elena Olivares) who seems to spend her time gathering up some beautiful yellow snakes that roam the place freely but whose venom can be dangerous. It's only when "Jess" gets bitten that her friend begins to wonder just what is going on here. It's all just too idyllic, and when the old lady gives her a shot of something to drink that isn't from an hand-blown bottle - well, reality starts to kick in and things take on a much more sinister reality not just for her, but for all of the women going about their days in blissful, powder-induced, ignorance. It's got something of the Agatha Christie meets "Glass Onion" to it, this - and for maybe the first half hour is quite intriguing, but once the story gets into gear it just becomes too implausible. Sure, it plays to vanity and the readiness of folks to believe what clearly is too good to be true, but as the story builds to a denouement there is one whopping great Achilles' heel in the premiss that even the occasional presence of his perma-ditzy assistant "Stacy" (Geena Davis) can't rescue. It's a good looking drama, but the acting is as unremarkable as the dialogue and though I did quite like the irony of the final conclusion, the plot is just way too thin as we work our way there. This is typical summertime cinema fayre that tries to mix comedy with thriller but in the end just looks like a good excuse for Tatum, Slater et al to have some fun in the sun.
r96sk2024-08-29
★ 9/10
Great movie! 'Blink Twice' manages to create high intrigue, an unsettling tone and is very stylishly put together, eventually showcasing some thoroughly enjoyable and visually pleasing violence towards the end. Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum are both terrific, Ackie is particularly top notch. Nice to see Geena Davis involved too, not seen her since the days of 'Stuart Little'! The rest of the cast are all good value, especially Adria Arjona. I'd admit that it isn't the most unique picture, there are remnants of other productions scattered in there - 'Don't Worry Darling' for one, bit of 'Glass Onion' as well as basically any Jordan Peele flick. Still, I had a real fun time watching it all unfold on the big screen so I truly can't leave any complaints. Interested to see what Zoë Kravitz does next in the hot seat.