A Simple Favor is a dark comedy starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick. Kendrick plays Stephanie is a single, stay at home mother and vlogger, who is heavily involved in her son’s school. She befriends Emily, a very private, working mom, after their children, who attend the same elementary school, become friends. Shortly into their friendship Emily goes missing, so Stephanie decides to take it upon herself to investigate her disappearance.
I found the script to be well thought out and at times quite witty. The plot was interesting; it had a Gone Girl vibe to it. I thought it was going to be predictable but was pleasantly surprised by some of the twists and turns throughout the film. Although some parts were far-fetched I was still willing to go along with the ride.
I liked that this film was female-centric with its two strong leads. Both Lively and Kendrick did a great job in their very different roles. Lively the seemingly put together, fashionable mother with the perfect life and Kendrick, the nerdy, seemingly naïve mother who just wants a friend.
Overall, I thought that the movie was entertaining and fun. Nothing Oscar worthy or noteworthy but not a time waster. If you are looking for a black comedy with a little bit of mystery, this could be the one for you.
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