How do you see the ghost of a woman who is still alive?! The whole, you thought this character was the killer but wait no! It's actually this person. She's set up to be the last one you'd ever suspect. You just knew that Diana Rigg wasn't just put in the film to be a quaint, old landlady.
It comes nowhere near the golden era of his films from the 70's, 80s. The Argento comparisons only go as far as some of the lighting. The over used "that's a beautifiul name" was a weak line and they beat it to death. But using them like some undead legions was zero on the creepy meter. Their intent on getting laid is a bit creepy like sad pervs. The guys who slept with sandy are not creepy at all. The bad CGI dead men who slept with Sandy look worse than the CGI zombies in I am Legend. The lead girl over acts from start to end. One night is enough! This film is so over rated. I'd score this a 3.5-4/10 and recommend skipping it. This is a frustrating film that had a lot going for it but felt like it didn't know where to go the last half of the movie. The horror elements also don't align well with the premise and could have been executed so much better.I didn't love the use of CGI, especially when you discover the true plot and think back on where and when the horror elements took place. This film after a good set-up falls apart and spins out of control to a messy and unorganized conclusion that gets painful to watch at times. The acting is also pretty good, though I'd say McKenzie's performance was a bit uneven, especially towards the end of the movie.
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This movie had so much potential with a great premise and set-up, fantastic flashback sequences, a great cast and remarkable use of lighting, color and cinematography. This movie is directed by Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) and stars Thomasin McKenzie (Old), Anya Taylor-Joy (Queen's Gambit), Matt Smith (The Crown) and Terence Stamp (Superman).
She starts having visions and dreams once she moves about a young, naive woman like herself who tries to make it in London also and was badly taken advantage of. She struggles to adjust to the city and her classmates and decides to get a room of her own and away from people. The storyline follows a young lady raised by her grandmother in the country who heads off to fashion school in London. Last Night in Soho (2021) is a movie my wife and I recently watched in theatres. In short, Edgar Wright's latest is amongst his weakest. The film does impress in bits n pieces, especially with its neon-bathed visuals, meticulous production design & clever camerawork, but it doesn't amount to a lot in the end. Overall, Last Night in Soho is visually striking and has no trouble whatsoever in transporting its viewers to a bygone era but it also runs out of ideas as it nears its conclusion and settles for an insipid ending. Thomasin McKenzie & Anya Taylor-Joy contribute with splendid performances and are finely supported by the rest of the cast. Editing is inconsistent with the narrative flow & pacing while the music brims with 1960s flavours. The camera also exhibits restraint in its manoeuvring which is unusual for a Wright film but that doesn't mean it's lacking creativity, for it still packs some neat techniques & ingenious tricks. As for the script, the writing is substandard at best and required more polish. The horror elements don't pack a thrilling punch either, offering nothing new or effective. Co-written & directed by Edgar Wright (Scott Pilgrim & Baby Driver), the first hour is carried out rather well with steady build-up and deft juggling of drama & mystery but the story also falls flat once it enters the third & final act. Last Night in Soho attempts to capture the dangers of romanticising the past while showcasing the dark side of show business only to throw it all away in the end. From the writer-director of Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy comes a stylishly crafted, smartly photographed & skilfully acted psychological horror that's swirling with nostalgia & affection for the Swinging Sixties.
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