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If It Was Simple, It Wouldn't Be So Much Fun
Chris Kavan - wrote on 12/17/2018
I think Paul Feig should lay off the comedy for awhile and make more films like this. While A Simple Favor has some humorous moments, it is more of a mystery with plenty of twists and some dark moments thrown into the mix. Plus, the trifecta of Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively and Henry Golding makes for a smart, entertaining combination.
The film starts off innocently enough, with Kendrick playing Stephanie Smothers, a single mother who vlogs her life following the death of her husband and brother. She is the picture-perfect mother, volunteering and just oh-so-nice, with her son, Miles (Joshua Satine) highly polished, but a bit overprotected. Things take s sudden turn when Miles makes friends with Nicky Nelson (Ian Ho) son of Emily (Blake Lively) whose hectic life has her working as a …
