Alice, Darling
Alice, Darling

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Alice, Darling

2022
Movie
90 min
English

Pushed to the breaking point by Simon, her psychologically abusive boyfriend, Alice becomes an unwitting participant in an intervention staged by her two closest friends while on vacation. As she rediscovers the essence of herself and gains some much-needed perspective, she slowly starts to fray the cords of codependency that bind her. However, Simon's vengeance is as inevitable as it is shattering, and once unleashed, it tests her strength, her courage, and the bonds of deep-rooted friendships.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users70%
Director: Mary NighyGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Alice is trapped in a suffocating relationship with her possessive boyfriend, Simon. To celebrate her birthday, her best friends Teresa and Sophie convince her to go on a getaway to a remote cabin. During their trip, Alice realizes her friends have hired a private investigator to document Simon's abusive behavior, sparking a desperate plan for her to escape.

Critical Reception

Alice, Darling received generally positive reviews, with critics praising Anna Kendrick's performance and the film's tense, atmospheric portrayal of emotional abuse. Some noted the film's deliberate pacing, while others appreciated its nuanced exploration of a toxic relationship.

What Reviewers Say

  • Anna Kendrick delivers a compelling and nuanced performance as a woman in an emotionally abusive relationship.

  • The film effectively builds tension and atmosphere, immersing the viewer in Alice's psychological struggle.

  • While some found the pacing slow, the exploration of toxic dynamics and the eventual escape are well-handled.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated Anna Kendrick's performance and the film's handling of the sensitive topic of emotional abuse. Many found the story to be tense and engaging, though some viewers felt the plot could have been more dynamic.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Mary Nighy, is the daughter of actor Bill Nighy and is known for her work in short films and television before directing 'Alice, Darling'.

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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

**By: Louisa Moore / www.ScreenZealots.com** _This film was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival_ Having experienced a close friend stuck in an emotionally abusive relationship,” Alice, Darling” really hit home. It’s a ...

Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/alice-darling-review "Alice, Darling brilliantly tackles the sensitive topic of abusive relationships. Alanna Francis' script stands out with a profound, respectful look...

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