If you're looking for a mystery that you can't solve in the first 5 minutes, look no further. A Simple Favor will leave you guessing until the very last moment, and is refreshingly stylish and funny.
Emily’s life is perfect. She’s got the perfect job, perfect husband and perfect house. Then she goes missing. While looking into the disappearance, Emily’s best friend, Stephanie, realizes that her life isn’t as glamorous as it seemed.
Like most mystery films, it’s pretty standard to expect the unexpected. Everyone wants to solve the crime, find the villain, and figure it all out while they watch. So while watching A Simple Favor, it’s clear that everything isn’t as it seems, but the truth is still very elusive – even to the best movie sleuths. This film has twists and turns in its story that are shocking, yet compelling. It’s addictive and slightly terrifying, but in the best way. Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, there’s another twist thrown your way.
What makes A Simple Favor different from other romantic/mystery/thriller hybrids (think Gone Girl) are the performances by Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively. Kendrick, who has mainly held comedic roles, brings a relatable quirkiness to her character, Stephanie. The comedic moments that are sprinkled throughout the film are surprising, but welcome because it lightens up the tone of the entire film. Without the “I can’t believe that just happened” kind of awkward humor that comes from both Kendrick and Lively, this film would have been way too serious and far less amusing.
I really enjoyed this film, and I was entertained from start to finish. A Simple Favor is more than just a re-telling of the same story we hear over and over again. It’s fresh, new and different and definitely worth a watch. If nothing else, it will remind you that hardly anything is ever as simple as it may seem.
The Special Features included with a Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital copy of A Simple Favor include deleted scenes, audio commentary, and 8 featurettes. All of these extras enhance the viewing experience and give more context about the creation of this film.
