A family is invited to spend a whole weekend in a lonely home in the countryside, but as the weekend progresses, they realize that a dark side lies within the family who invited them.A family is invited to spend a whole weekend in a lonely home in the countryside, but as the weekend progresses, they realize that a dark side lies within the family who invited them.A family is invited to spend a whole weekend in a lonely home in the countryside, but as the weekend progresses, they realize that a dark side lies within the family who invited them.
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- TriviaJames McAvoy stated that he purposely didn't watch the original Danish Speak No Evil (2022) before he started work on this remake, so that it wouldn't influence the interpretation of his role. He watched it within 24 hours after filming was concluded, and was very impressed.
- GoofsWhen the family were escaping from the attic window the ladder propped against the sloping roof change type between shots.
At first it was a traditional wooden ladder viewed from the window but then it changed to a wider aluminium ladder as the family made their escape.
- Quotes
Ben Dalton: Why are you doing this to us?
Paddy: Because you let us!
- ConnectionsFeatures Missing in Action (1984)
- SoundtracksGloria
performed by Laura Branigan
Featured review
You Don't Have to Speak Evil, McAvoy Does It For you So Well
LIKES:
The Setting
The Dialogue
The Ending Thrills
The Censorship Is Appreciated
The Music
The Acting
The Story Is Okay
Summary: The movie thrives on realism and pulls you into the drama and theatrics that a Thriller movie can sometimes perfect. It is a quaint and gorgeous cottage in the European countryside that sounds amazing for vacation but can change its tune in a very short amount of time. That innocence and inviting nature are maximized in the movie with fantastic visuals and a set-up that is almost a beast itself. And dwelling within it is a set of actors that hold the keys to unlocking the emotion of this movie. A limited cast means more focused acting, and I was impressed with the way these six interacted together in this very odd circumstance. Scoot's character fits well with the dramatic tones and irritation, crafting a relatable character, if not a bit annoying. Davis is a stunning display of this tension, the character you want to shout at the screen to use her logic to get away from where they dwell, but yet not overpowered (much) that they become a statement. Aisling Franciosi is a lovely addition, that character with mystery, intrigue, and an ambiguous nature that I tried to figure out which side she played in the movie. Yet, McAvoy is again stunning in how well he plays these engaging sociopathic roles. The way he delivers the lines, the creepy scowls, and the erupting bouts of anger are so scarily accurate that, at times, I felt it would be tough to hang with the man for fear of being butchered. He drives the movie well and, with the help of strong dialogue that fits well into the setting, delivers that psychotic edge to another masterful level.
Past these qualities, Watkins' direction manages to incorporate several other qualities that help add to the solid core they are bringing. For one thing, the music is a selection of tracks that incorporate the moods of the scenes and are quite entertaining as well. A few more songs could have helped, but I did enjoy the storytelling elements they held. The story is okay for the most part, more of a drama/thriller that is well laid out, moves in a logical, linear fashion, and comes out with some pretty good moments worthy of the genre. It's not the biggest stretch of conveniences, holding a sort of Lifetime Channel quality, but with a much better set of characters. The material in the movie is sensitive and can be triggering, fair warning there, but handles it with decent censorship that is still tough but not the most threatening or destructive like other films I have seen. Once you get to the end, the climax should help balance things out as well, given it still keeps in time with the theme of the movie but adds a little more edge and suspense that I wished had been in much of the movie.
DISLIKES:
Not Scary
The Idiocy At Times
The Stretches of Plot
Predictable Thanks To The Trailers
Summary: In terms of my dislikes, the movie struggles with the horror element for me and still has not scared someone who has been subjected to a lot of horror films. It holds limited moments that are scary, just awkward, lacks a real twist that is memorable or unique, and the setup doesn't quite have the intensity I was hoping it would have. Part of this was personal, finding that the smart mind was so prone to really stupid moves and wondering how they could make such a choice. Other times, the plot is too convenient, some suspense of disbelief, and that perfect timing or shot just happens to save the day (though these are minimal than other films). Yet the biggest limitation for me is the predictability of the film and the fact that it blunted much of the edge and suspense by giving too much away. Catch the trailers and pay attention to them, and you have about 80% of the movie with only the climactic end and the full scope of the deed left to be revealed. Even without the hints, the movie drops plenty of clues that one can predict easily. This was the factor that I think took the most from the film's enjoyment.
THE VERDICT Speak No Evil is a psychological thriller to some degree, but it feels more like a drama with thriller elements at times. A strong cast and setting are what impressed me the most, with McAvoy being the main thing I enjoyed watching with his stunning performances. Its strong dialogue helps add some boldness to the movie, with realism there to help add more sustenance that doesn't require a paranormal twist. However, the film is not the most spectacular thing to hit the silver screen. A movie with rather mundane elements and lacks something astounding to make it stand out. Though there was a good climatic end, the movie just struggles with most of the movie, bloated with a lengthy set-up that I knew most of the way. And if you have seen the trailer, you sadly have most of the movie as it gives too much a way to make much of the film predictable and that less engaging. Is it a theater movie? I would say this one is best at home to stop if you find the triggering content too much for your liking. My scores for the film are:
Drama/Horror/Thriller: 7.0 Movie Overall: 6.0.
The Setting
The Dialogue
The Ending Thrills
The Censorship Is Appreciated
The Music
The Acting
The Story Is Okay
Summary: The movie thrives on realism and pulls you into the drama and theatrics that a Thriller movie can sometimes perfect. It is a quaint and gorgeous cottage in the European countryside that sounds amazing for vacation but can change its tune in a very short amount of time. That innocence and inviting nature are maximized in the movie with fantastic visuals and a set-up that is almost a beast itself. And dwelling within it is a set of actors that hold the keys to unlocking the emotion of this movie. A limited cast means more focused acting, and I was impressed with the way these six interacted together in this very odd circumstance. Scoot's character fits well with the dramatic tones and irritation, crafting a relatable character, if not a bit annoying. Davis is a stunning display of this tension, the character you want to shout at the screen to use her logic to get away from where they dwell, but yet not overpowered (much) that they become a statement. Aisling Franciosi is a lovely addition, that character with mystery, intrigue, and an ambiguous nature that I tried to figure out which side she played in the movie. Yet, McAvoy is again stunning in how well he plays these engaging sociopathic roles. The way he delivers the lines, the creepy scowls, and the erupting bouts of anger are so scarily accurate that, at times, I felt it would be tough to hang with the man for fear of being butchered. He drives the movie well and, with the help of strong dialogue that fits well into the setting, delivers that psychotic edge to another masterful level.
Past these qualities, Watkins' direction manages to incorporate several other qualities that help add to the solid core they are bringing. For one thing, the music is a selection of tracks that incorporate the moods of the scenes and are quite entertaining as well. A few more songs could have helped, but I did enjoy the storytelling elements they held. The story is okay for the most part, more of a drama/thriller that is well laid out, moves in a logical, linear fashion, and comes out with some pretty good moments worthy of the genre. It's not the biggest stretch of conveniences, holding a sort of Lifetime Channel quality, but with a much better set of characters. The material in the movie is sensitive and can be triggering, fair warning there, but handles it with decent censorship that is still tough but not the most threatening or destructive like other films I have seen. Once you get to the end, the climax should help balance things out as well, given it still keeps in time with the theme of the movie but adds a little more edge and suspense that I wished had been in much of the movie.
DISLIKES:
Not Scary
The Idiocy At Times
The Stretches of Plot
Predictable Thanks To The Trailers
Summary: In terms of my dislikes, the movie struggles with the horror element for me and still has not scared someone who has been subjected to a lot of horror films. It holds limited moments that are scary, just awkward, lacks a real twist that is memorable or unique, and the setup doesn't quite have the intensity I was hoping it would have. Part of this was personal, finding that the smart mind was so prone to really stupid moves and wondering how they could make such a choice. Other times, the plot is too convenient, some suspense of disbelief, and that perfect timing or shot just happens to save the day (though these are minimal than other films). Yet the biggest limitation for me is the predictability of the film and the fact that it blunted much of the edge and suspense by giving too much away. Catch the trailers and pay attention to them, and you have about 80% of the movie with only the climactic end and the full scope of the deed left to be revealed. Even without the hints, the movie drops plenty of clues that one can predict easily. This was the factor that I think took the most from the film's enjoyment.
THE VERDICT Speak No Evil is a psychological thriller to some degree, but it feels more like a drama with thriller elements at times. A strong cast and setting are what impressed me the most, with McAvoy being the main thing I enjoyed watching with his stunning performances. Its strong dialogue helps add some boldness to the movie, with realism there to help add more sustenance that doesn't require a paranormal twist. However, the film is not the most spectacular thing to hit the silver screen. A movie with rather mundane elements and lacks something astounding to make it stand out. Though there was a good climatic end, the movie just struggles with most of the movie, bloated with a lengthy set-up that I knew most of the way. And if you have seen the trailer, you sadly have most of the movie as it gives too much a way to make much of the film predictable and that less engaging. Is it a theater movie? I would say this one is best at home to stop if you find the triggering content too much for your liking. My scores for the film are:
Drama/Horror/Thriller: 7.0 Movie Overall: 6.0.
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- Also known as
- No Hables Con Extraños
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- Budget
- $15,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $15,554,590
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $11,397,595
- Sep 15, 2024
- Gross worldwide
- $25,030,590
- Runtime1 hour 50 minutes
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- 2.39 : 1
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