🎬 Movie Review: A Simple Favor (2018)
Starring Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding
Directed by Paul Feig
Glamour. Secrets. Disappearances. And nothing about it is simple.
A Simple Favor is a sleek, sharply dressed thriller that pours scandal and satire into the same martini glass — shaken, stirred, and spiked with cyanide. Director Paul Feig trades slapstick for suspense, crafting a Hitchcockian mystery laced with razor-sharp humor and irresistible style.
Anna Kendrick plays Stephanie, a perky, well-meaning single mom and mommy vlogger who finds herself drawn to the mysterious Emily — played with icy elegance by Blake Lively. Emily is all tailored suits, biting wit, and dry martinis at noon. When she suddenly vanishes without a trace, Stephanie dives headfirst into the puzzle… only to find that every answer leads to a darker question.
Blake Lively is electric — enigmatic, seductive, and unpredictable. Anna Kendrick brings her signature charm but adds layers of vulnerability and grit as the lines between hero and investigator blur. Their chemistry is deliciously twisted, flipping the “best friend” trope on its head.
The cinematography is crisp and modern, with flashes of French noir inspiration and a killer wardrobe that nearly steals the show. Add a soundtrack of retro French pop and you have a film that’s part Gone Girl, part Devil Wears Prada, and all attitude.
Final Verdict:
A Simple Favor is wickedly entertaining — a cocktail of mystery, betrayal, and playful subversion. It keeps you guessing, laughing, and double-checking every detail.
Trust no one. Admire everyone. And don’t forget the twist of lemon.
