Prettyface
Prettyface

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Prettyface

2016
Movie
16 min
English

1969. Two teen girls encounter a family living on a movie ranch. Not any family. The Manson family.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users75%
Director: Drew TobiaGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman named Clea, grappling with the sudden death of her father, finds herself in a surreal and isolating state of grief. She begins to suspect her father's much younger girlfriend, a former actress named Sophia, might be responsible for his demise. Clea's increasingly erratic behavior leads her down a path of obsession and delusion as she tries to uncover the truth, blurring the lines between reality and her own mind.

Critical Reception

Prettyface received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its unique tone and Jena Malone's performance, while some found its pacing and narrative somewhat elusive. The film was noted for its indie sensibility and its exploration of grief through an unconventional lens.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and Jena Malone's compelling performance.

  • Noted for its unconventional approach to grief and psychological drama.

  • Some critics found the film's narrative arc less impactful than its mood.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's artistic direction and Jena Malone's standout acting, finding it to be an interesting, albeit somewhat somber, cinematic experience. Some viewers felt the plot could have been more defined.

Fun Fact

The film was noted for its distinctive visual style, with director Drew Tobia aiming for a dreamlike and unsettling aesthetic to reflect the protagonist's state of mind.

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