Subj : Prime Video movie of the day: Blake Lively is a hypnotic femme fa To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Wed Jun 05 2024 16:00:06 Prime Video movie of the day: Blake Lively is a hypnotic femme fatale in A Simple Favor Date: Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:58:53 +0000 Description: A Simple Favor is streaming on Prime Video and if you havent already, heres why you should absolutely watch it. FULL STORY ======================================================================Movie of the Day Every day, we cut through the bottomless list of streaming options and recommend something to watch. See all our Prime Video movie of the day choices. You may think you know what to expect from A Simple Favor, but think again. From the darker side of director Paul Feig ( Bridesmaids, Last Christmas), the thriller follows chipper single mother Stephanie (Anna Kendrick) who befriends the elusive Emily (Blake Lively), a PR director for a fashion company. When Emily suddenly disappears, Stephanie and Emilys husband Sean (Henry Golding) set out to discover why she vanished. However, they soon stumble into a web of lies, deceit and treacherous secrets. Livelys character takes all our expectations of a suburban mom and throws them out the window. You wont be able to take your eyes off her effortlessly alluring and ruthless femme fatale portrayal of Emily, whose behavior is full of dark secrets that you cant ignore. A Simple Favor is the perfect mix of intrigue, suspense and hilarity. To top it off, theres some seriously killer outfits along with a buzzy 1960s French pop soundtrack, so make sure you watch it on Prime Video while its still available. A Simple Favor that isnt so simple A Simple Favor is a surprising dark comedy that is wickedly fun. Its addictive and thrilling, much like the martinis Emily and Stephanie sip on throughout the movie, which The Guardian pointed out in their review. The lip-smacking, acid drops of malice in the latest film from Paul Feig ( Bridesmaids ) makes this unexpectedly cruel comedy as intoxicating as the mid-afternoon martinis swilled by the two central characters. Film critic Robert Ebert was a big fan of Livelys performance, comparing her to the likes of legendary 1950s actress Julie Christie. Blake Lively is the reincarnation of Julie Christie in her best work in the 1960s and '70s: ruthless and charming, sexy and detached, a completely destabilizing presence to men and women alike. This is a great role for Lively, he wrote. The New York Times admired Emily and Stephanies unlikely female friendship, writing: Mr. Feig handily manages the mood and scene shifts, using regular laughs to brighten the deepening dark. By far his smartest move was to give Ms. Kendrick and Ms. Lively room to create a prickly intimacy for their characters, a bond thats persuasive enough to push the story through its more forced moments. With a cast that has undeniable chemistry along with memorable characters, theres no reason why you shouldnt stream A Simple Favor. You might also like The 25 best Prime Video movies to stream in June 2024 New Prime Video movies: every new film coming in June 2024 How to watch Love Life online: stream every episode of Anna Kendrick series anywhere Want a TV upgrade? Our top 3 picks for all budgets Best premium TV Samsung S90C The best-value elite TV on the planet is the S90C OLED TV: its pictures are stunning, it's got every key gaming feature, it's got all the streaming smarts, its sound is good, and it looks gorgeous. Here's our full Samsung S90C review . Best mid-range TV Hisense U8K Premium pictures for a much lower price tag. The Hisense U8K is bright enough to be ideal for sport, has great contrast for movies, as future-proofed for gaming, and is unbeatable value. Read our full Hisense U8K review . Best budget TV Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Get this on one of its regular sales and its a steal. Excellent detail comes with rich, accurate colors, and an easy-to-use smart platform. It's even good for gaming. See our full Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED review . ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/streaming/amazon-prime-video/prime-video-movie-of-th e-day-a-simple-favor --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .