Pretty

A lonely young woman becomes obsessed with a musician she sees on a dating show. She stalks him and eventually kidnaps him, holding him captive in her apartment. Her obsession escalates as she attempts to mold him into her ideal partner, leading to a dangerous and disturbing turn of events.

Pretty received a largely negative reception from critics, who often cited its unoriginal plot, predictable twists, and graphic violence. Audiences were similarly divided, with some finding it a compelling psychological thriller while others dismissed it as gratuitous and poorly executed.

• Praised for its attempt at a dark psychological thriller, though often criticized for its execution.

• The film's violence and disturbing themes were a point of contention for many.

• Performance by Samaire Armstrong was noted, though not enough to save the film for most critics.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and their consensus is not readily available for this film.

The film's director, David S. Lee, also wrote the screenplay.