A Simple Favor

Name: A Simple Favor
Released: 2018-09-13T00:00:00-04:00

R 2018 Comedy, Crime, Thriller · 1h 57m

Stephanie, a dedicated mother and popular vlogger, befriends Emily, a mysterious upper-class woman whose son Nicky attends the same school as Miles, Stephanie's son. When Emily asks her to pick Nicky up from school and then disappears, Stephanie undertakes an investigation that will dive deep into Emily's cloudy past.

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About A Simple Favor

Stephanie, a dedicated mother and popular vlogger, finds her life dramatically altered when her charismatic friend Emily vanishes without a trace. Their sons, Nicky and Miles, attend the same school, forging a bond between the two women. When Emily unexpectedly requests Stephanie to pick up Nicky from school, it seems like a simple favor. However, this small act triggers a chain of events as Emily disappears, leaving Stephanie to unravel the mystery behind her disappearance. As Stephanie investigates, she uncovers a dark and complex past, filled with secrets and hidden motives. The deeper she digs, the more dangerous her search becomes, blurring the lines between friend and foe. This seemingly simple favor leads Stephanie on a thrilling and perilous journey, where nothing is as it seems.

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Directed by Paul Feig, A Simple Favor stars Anna Kendrick as Stephanie Smothers, a widowed mother and vlogger. Blake Lively plays Emily Nelson, a sophisticated and enigmatic PR director. Henry Golding portrays Sean Townsend, Emily's husband and an English professor. Rupert Friend appears as Dennis Nylon, a fashion designer. Linda Cardellini takes on the role of Diana Hyland, an artist with connections to Emily's past. Bashir Salahuddin plays Detective Summerville, a detective investigating Emily's disappearance. The cast delivers stellar performances, bringing depth and complexity to their respective characters.

What people like about A Simple Favor

Critics and audiences alike praised A Simple Favor for its clever plot twists, sharp wit, and stylish direction. Many highlighted the outstanding performances of Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, noting their chemistry and ability to capture the nuances of their characters. The film's blend of dark humor and suspense was also a major draw, with viewers appreciating its unpredictable nature and refusal to conform to genre conventions. Reviewers have also appreciated the visuals of the film, the stylish costumes of Emily, and the constant unexpected twists.

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Movie Score

66%

Released

August 29, 2018

Director

Paul Feig

Film Series

A Simple Favor Movies

Cast

Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Rupert Friend, Linda Cardellini, Bashir Salahuddin

Genre

Comedy, Crime, Thriller

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