Pixie
Pixie

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Pixie

2020
Movie
93 min
English

To avenge her mother's death, Pixie masterminds a heist but must flee across Ireland from gangsters, take on the patriarchy, and choose her own destiny.

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users58%
Director: Barnaby SouthcombeGenres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

In rural Ireland, Pixie and her two friends, Harland and Murt, plan a heist to steal a drug cartel's money. Their goal is to get revenge on Pixie's uncle, the local crime boss, for the death of her mother. However, the heist goes wrong, turning into a chaotic and violent chase across the countryside.

Critical Reception

Pixie received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its uneven tone and derivative plot. While some appreciated its dark humor and energetic pace, many found it failed to live up to its potential, with performances and script elements drawing criticism.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a tonal imbalance, veering between dark comedy and gritty crime thriller without fully committing to either.

  • While the premise offers potential for engaging crime caper, the execution is often predictable and lacks a strong narrative drive.

  • Performances are a mixed bag, with some cast members managing to inject energy into the material, while others feel underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audiences generally found Pixie to be an entertaining, albeit flawed, crime comedy. Many viewers enjoyed the dark humor and the film's fast-paced nature, appreciating the effort to deliver a quirky, offbeat thriller. However, some felt the plot was too convoluted or that the film didn't quite hit the mark in terms of originality or character development.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in County Sligo, Ireland, a region known for its dramatic coastal landscapes and historical sites, which provided a picturesque backdrop for the dark narrative.

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TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Olivia Cooke is on good form in this rather far-fetched Irish comedy caper that sees her easily manipulate then hook up with the naive pairing of Ben Hardy and Daryl McCormack and armed with an huge stash of MDMA and their own body in the b...

SWITCH.

SWITCH.

There are lots of laughs to be had, and though there's not much new, the chemistry between the characters is wonderful, playing well against the violent situations they find themselves in. I always have time for these genre films, and in th...