Movie Review - X
Last night I think a miracle happened. I need to give you a little bit of backstory before I give you my review on X.
For years, I've battled with my feelings towards any movie A24 releases. I've basically hated them all and threatened my brother that I would quit if he made me do another one. This is where the story gets interesting. I'm currently on vacation, having the time of my life when I get a message from RunPee Dan. (AKA...my brother) He needs me to see a movie due to the number of releases this week and he's simply a weenie when it comes to horror flicks. So me being the wonderful sister I am agree to do it. I search the closest theater to my hotel and it's over an hour's drive from me, but that's cool, I love my brother so I'll do it. I've now rearranged my vacation activities and hit the road to watch it.
Flash forward to me in my seat with a huge popcorn and an even bigger drink and the lights go down. Do you want to know the very first thing I see?? Made by A24. What?? Is this a massive prank? He wouldn't do this? Would he? He did. Yep, my brother sent me to my version of hell, on my vacation no less.
The movie begins and I'm totally surprised from the get-go. X is unlike any other A24 production I've had the displeasure of seeing. It was actually good. That is saying a lot coming from my jaded opinion.
The cast had great chemistry. (which is a good thing since they're filming a porno) I was shocked to see Brittany Snow. (Pitch Perfect) I didn't think she'd be able to pull off this role because all I can see is the perfect, little sorority girl singing away. I was wrong again, she played a great porno girl.
The entire movie plays and I was amused, shocked, and happy with what I saw. Once the credits were over I was even happier. I don't want to give anything away but let me tell you, stay through them and you'll get a happy little bonus.
One last thing, this definitely earns its R rating. Like a lot. So my recommendation is to grab your movie buddy and check X out.
Grade: B+
Plot In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast find themselves fighting for their lives.
| Rated: | (R) Strong Sexual Content | Graphic Nudity | Gore | Drug Use | Language | Strong Bloody Violence |
| Genres: | Horror |
| Starring: | Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, Brittany Snow |
| Director: | Ti West |
| Writer(s): | Ti West |
| Language: | English |
| Country: | United States |
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