Thoroughbreds
Thoroughbreds

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Thoroughbreds

2018
Movie
92 min
English

Lily and Amanda, two high school students living in suburban Connecticut, rekindle their unlikely friendship after years of drifting apart. Together, they devise a plan to kill Lily's abusive stepfather by hiring a lowlife drug dealer.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users74%
Director: Cory FinleyGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Two affluent teenage girls in suburban Connecticut, Amanda and Lily, reconnect after years of drifting apart. Amanda, emotionally detached and socially awkward, and Lily, struggling with personal issues and a difficult home life, hatch a dangerous plan to solve their problems. They recruit a local drug dealer, Tim, to help them carry out a scheme that quickly spirals out of control.

Critical Reception

Thoroughbreds was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its dark humor, stylish direction, and strong performances from its lead actresses. Some found the plot to be somewhat underdeveloped, but most agreed it was a sharp and original take on teenage ennui and morality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty dialogue and unsettling tone.

  • Commended for the compelling performances of Anya Taylor-Joy and Olivia Cooke.

  • Noted for its unique blend of dark comedy and suspenseful thriller elements.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's dark humor, stylish presentation, and the strong chemistry between the lead actresses. Some viewers found the plot's progression to be slow or the characters' motivations slightly unclear, but many appreciated its unconventional approach and suspenseful narrative.

Fun Fact

Anton Yelchin, who plays the character Tim, tragically passed away before the film's release. His performance was posthumously celebrated.

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Gimly

Don't fuck with _The Saddle Club_. _Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time._

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