This movie tried to be controversial, but as i sat and watched it i found it to be so predictable. The characters on the screen portrayal was so wooden, especially the mother. From the first time you saw her on the screen you just knew she was suspect, the acting was ok, except for those punches the step father were taking. Lol, I couldn't help but laugh. This movie could have been made for the Lifetme Channel, and it probably would have a bigger audience and reception. Hate to sound like a Debbie downer, but I've seen better. Overall, I give it a 5 out of 10. It's a quick watch, but predictable.
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Will definitely watch again
trinnisia24 February 2024
I usually put reviews about movies that were exceptional good or bad. This time I was very positively surprised by Malicious. I thought this will be just average film that I could watch on the weekend. You know, simple plot, nice to watch, maybe some good looking actors, chill movie. But I found it really cool.
I don't want to say too much about the plot but I find this movie very pleasant to watch, it's not what it seems and I'm very glad I did give a go. Way above average, and I'm glad I still can find new movies to watch. Recently I go back to 'old' movies from 80s and 90s, because most of the movies nowdays I would call 'poop'. Not every movie, but usually they're just crappy.
I don't want to say too much about the plot but I find this movie very pleasant to watch, it's not what it seems and I'm very glad I did give a go. Way above average, and I'm glad I still can find new movies to watch. Recently I go back to 'old' movies from 80s and 90s, because most of the movies nowdays I would call 'poop'. Not every movie, but usually they're just crappy.
Go ahead, make my (your) day
kosmasp1 April 2024
No pun intended - this is not Dirty Harry - actually I forgot the name of the character I reckon would be the one to say this. He also asks questions and he very well knows that the ... person who has to answer will not feel lucky ... though he knows he will feel something, if he does not answer honest (and right).
That said, we get to a family and they are quite dysfunctional - or whatever you would call it. The acting is not the best, there is some very obvious implications (no brownie points for guessing certain things right - dynamic and ... let's call it "relationships") ... you can not be too sensitive about things. And you may find it hard to root for a certain ... guy (again no pun intended) ... but even if certain things are questionable ... they may feel justified! Of course only in movies - as in do not try this at home. This is ... escapism (well not literally, although maybe that too at one point or another) ...
That said, we get to a family and they are quite dysfunctional - or whatever you would call it. The acting is not the best, there is some very obvious implications (no brownie points for guessing certain things right - dynamic and ... let's call it "relationships") ... you can not be too sensitive about things. And you may find it hard to root for a certain ... guy (again no pun intended) ... but even if certain things are questionable ... they may feel justified! Of course only in movies - as in do not try this at home. This is ... escapism (well not literally, although maybe that too at one point or another) ...
Who is the bad guy, again?
smilingshadow3 June 2024
Warning: Spoilers
The movie starts off pretty good, although it telegraphs too much early on. It is a good enough thriller, right up to the big reveal. It is a huge disappointment (which apparently is supposed to be a big twist), as the alleged victims turn out to be even worse criminals than our designated bad guy / sex offender.
By the end you are wondering if he did any real crime at all, or was he just a man of weak character, who was a perfect patsy for a perfect crime, and his confessions, forced under torture, were not even real?
SPOILERS BELOW:
So, there is this joke: "A man approaches a woman and asks her if she will sleep with him for 10 million bucks. She says yes. Then she asks if she will sleep with him for 200 bucks. The woman, upset, exclaims: Who do you think I am? A proper garden tool? The man answers: We have already established that. Now we are just haggling about the price."
So, the big reveal is that our sexual predator stepdad was actually set up by a black widow type duo of mother and daughter, who were selling themselves out for a big check, to be received after murdering him in cold blood and with full premeditation. So the movie about a righteous vengeance turns out to be, at best, a movie about a gang war between two criminal factions.
At the end the woman reveals she never loved her husband, she married him only, so she could divorce him later after a mandated by law period of time, after which you can steal, with the help of the government, half of your mark's stuff. However the husband throws the wrench into the plan, as it turns out mom primping herself out for a deferred payment is not enough, as her husband also wants her young adult college student daughter as a squeeze toy.
We were supposed to feel bad for the "kid", who is old enough to go to war and kill people (and apparently has no problem with it), and yes, old enough to have sex with man of ANY age. And old enough to say "no" in the post-Harvey-Weinstein "Mee Too" era. She is not some clueless Amish kid, but a young woman who apparently cannot survive a weekend without her smartphone and social media. In other words: She knows what to do. Internet trained her well.
And the stepdad is not even a guy who raised her, but literally a rando dude who met her "30 minutes ago", as a grown up woman.
Still, any normal mother and daughter in 2023 would have the guy hauled to jail, guilty or not, in under 30 seconds. Cops don't want any trouble, so they preemptively "believe all women", to keep their jobs, as per standards of the current year of our lord (or if you are an atheist, common era).
Alas, that means no cash, as the divorce would take place before the number of years necessary to take the guy to the cleaners. So the black widow mommy and daughter duo continue to primp themselves out for money until such time, they can plan their little Guantanamo LARPing session, followed by an extrajudicial execution.
So by the end of the movie I am left wondering, who am I supposed to be disgusted with more: the arseling abuser and sexual predator, or the treasonous grifter-murdered-proper-garden-tool mom&daughter duo?
By the end you are wondering if he did any real crime at all, or was he just a man of weak character, who was a perfect patsy for a perfect crime, and his confessions, forced under torture, were not even real?
SPOILERS BELOW:
So, there is this joke: "A man approaches a woman and asks her if she will sleep with him for 10 million bucks. She says yes. Then she asks if she will sleep with him for 200 bucks. The woman, upset, exclaims: Who do you think I am? A proper garden tool? The man answers: We have already established that. Now we are just haggling about the price."
So, the big reveal is that our sexual predator stepdad was actually set up by a black widow type duo of mother and daughter, who were selling themselves out for a big check, to be received after murdering him in cold blood and with full premeditation. So the movie about a righteous vengeance turns out to be, at best, a movie about a gang war between two criminal factions.
At the end the woman reveals she never loved her husband, she married him only, so she could divorce him later after a mandated by law period of time, after which you can steal, with the help of the government, half of your mark's stuff. However the husband throws the wrench into the plan, as it turns out mom primping herself out for a deferred payment is not enough, as her husband also wants her young adult college student daughter as a squeeze toy.
We were supposed to feel bad for the "kid", who is old enough to go to war and kill people (and apparently has no problem with it), and yes, old enough to have sex with man of ANY age. And old enough to say "no" in the post-Harvey-Weinstein "Mee Too" era. She is not some clueless Amish kid, but a young woman who apparently cannot survive a weekend without her smartphone and social media. In other words: She knows what to do. Internet trained her well.
And the stepdad is not even a guy who raised her, but literally a rando dude who met her "30 minutes ago", as a grown up woman.
Still, any normal mother and daughter in 2023 would have the guy hauled to jail, guilty or not, in under 30 seconds. Cops don't want any trouble, so they preemptively "believe all women", to keep their jobs, as per standards of the current year of our lord (or if you are an atheist, common era).
Alas, that means no cash, as the divorce would take place before the number of years necessary to take the guy to the cleaners. So the black widow mommy and daughter duo continue to primp themselves out for money until such time, they can plan their little Guantanamo LARPing session, followed by an extrajudicial execution.
So by the end of the movie I am left wondering, who am I supposed to be disgusted with more: the arseling abuser and sexual predator, or the treasonous grifter-murdered-proper-garden-tool mom&daughter duo?
What was the point of the 2 interlopers?
sallydp30 January 2024
Warning: Spoilers
I figured out pretty quickly mama and daughter were in on the whole thing, but I still can't understand the point of that two heavies who show up halfway through the movie. ????? What was the point of them being in the movie? Did the stepfather hire them to kill his wife and stepdaughter he was molesting? I am so lost.????? The plot was good except for their asinine scenes. They literally added nothing to the movie. Cousins of the director maybe? The other actors were marginally believable but very wooden. The only good actor was of course the bad guy. He did a fairly good job. Plot good, except for the 2 weirdos. Lol.
Not sure what I just watched
raemonique17 February 2024
Warning: Spoilers
First off , what man allows some stranger into their home with his family. You could tell from the beginning of the movie that the Lauren and Erin were in on this random stranger showing up at their remote home, they were to eager to invite him in. Then the other two goons show up and the storyline becomes even more confusing, why were they even there? That never comes to light. After Wills attempt to escape and the mother and daughter did absolutely NOTHING I was so over this movie. Will should have known then they had setup this tragic turn of events to kill him. It was so obvious Jesse was Erin's real dad!! Like come on!! The mom saying she didn't know Will forced himself on the daughter then at the end saying you didn't think I could kill him was dumb. So we must assume Erin told her dad about the abuse. The acting was all around trash,the plot was bad and exhausting to watch.
Predictable
stevenvbrownsvb10 May 2024
Right from the jump from basically you knew what was going on I'm actually being generous with the rating because I never heard of the Dude Kevin Interdonato but he gave a decent performance as psycho lol that's about all that's good with this film and it seems like every film being made today has to do with the same subject matter it's actually getting kinda ridiculous but if you like the movie " Funny Games" trust this definitely going to be disappointing to you and of course the acting isn't that great all not because these actors aren't known because I love indie movies and some are great but this just isn't one them.
Really
jgallien-4919522 May 2024
Very predictable. First of all a random person finds their location. While on the lake, Erin appears to be looking for something. Erin randomly looks out of the window, why? Erin appears to smile in front of the ransom man , gives up her phone. Really. This doesn't happen. Gives him a cigarette in front of her stepdad and mom. What folk drink mind altering alcohol to strangers and let a stranger prepare drinks even for young girl. Set up. The mother and daughter are in on this, initially why does she asks her daughter, are you alright?
Why is Lauren and erin seems so over the top friendly toward this random man.
It was ok, but totally predictable. They needed to better female actors who can act to make this believable.
Why is Lauren and erin seems so over the top friendly toward this random man.
It was ok, but totally predictable. They needed to better female actors who can act to make this believable.
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